A man accused of raping a woman in Belmont will stand trial next year.

Damian Ray, 38, is alleged to have attacked the woman in The Crescent on August 2, 2015.

He is also charged with two counts of attempted rape and one count of sexual assault against the same alleged victim on the same date.

Mr Ray, of Beech Grove, Epsom Downs, appeared at Croydon Crown Court on June 8 and pleaded not guilty to all of the charges.

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His trial has been set for January 9, 2017 at the same court.

After Mr Ray's first appearance at Croydon Magistrates Court in May, he was released on conditional bail under instructions not to contact the victim and not to enter The Crescent.

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