A MAN has appeared in court accused of sexually assaulting a woman on a bus.

Robert Walton, of no fixed address, was before Kirklees magistrates yesterday.

The 24-year-old is accused of attempted robbery on December 2 while he was on a bus.

He is alleged to have sexually touched the complainant’s girlfriend at the same time.

Walton faces a separate charge of burglary at a property in October 11.

Magistrates committed his case to Bradford Crown Court.

He will appear before the court on February 6 for a preliminary hearing.

Walton was remanded in custody.