A MAN accused of rape and assault following an alleged incident in Ipswich town centre last month has appeared before a judge at Ipswich Crown Court.

A MAN accused of rape and assault following an alleged incident in Ipswich town centre last month has appeared before a judge at Ipswich Crown Court.

Jamie Scoulding, 22, of Hyperion Court, Ipswich is accused of raping a 21-year-old woman and also faces a charge of assault causing actual bodily harm.

The case was adjourned until August 14 for a plea and case management hearing and Scoulding was remanded in custody.