A MAN facing a string of child sex charges has had his case adjourned.

Christopher James Metcalfe, 38, faces 17 allegations including sexual assault, inciting sexual activity with a minor, and possessing indecent photographs.

He appeared at Huddersfield Magistrates’ Court yesterday for a brief hearing. Metcalfe, of High Brooms in Birkby, was granted bail to appear at Bradford Crown Court on May 4.