A man is to stand trial accused of sexually assaulting a woman in Norwich.

Matthew Burgess, 59, was charged with sexual assault against the woman, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, in the city centre.

He was also charged with stalking and sending a threatening communication that conveys threat or serious harm against the same woman.

Burgess, of no fixed abode, entered not guilty pleas to all offences, which happened between May and October this year, at Norwich Crown Court, sitting at Whitefriars, on Monday.

A trial was fixed for April 22 next year.

Burgess, who appeared via videolink from prison, was remanded in custody.