A MAN has appeared in court accused of sexually assaulting five boys.

Michael Graham, of Park Road in St Anne’s, near Blackpool, was before Huddersfield magistrates yesterday.

The 42-year-old faces eight charges of gross indecency and one charge of indecent assault.

The alleged offences took place between 1987 and 1992 in Emley.

The five boys said to have been involved were aged between six and 12 at the time.

Graham’s case was committed to Bradford Crown Court.

He will next appear before the court on December 7. His unconditional bail was extended.