A man from Saxmundham has denied rape and sexual assault.

Mark Hurren of Deben Road, Saxmundham, appeared at Ipswich Crown Court on Tuesday. The 47-year-old stands accused of four counts of rape and one sexual assault.

Two of the rapes are alleged to have taken place in July of 2021, while two of the alleged counts are said to have taken place in April last year.

Hurren has pleaded not guilty to each of the offences.

He is expected to stand trial in November next year.