A MAN accused of rape in York is expected to stand trial next year.
Tomasz Szymon Bekierz, 32, from York, is charged with raping a teenage girl near the River Ouse in York the city centre on August 17.
He appeared in York Crown Court via video link from HMP Hull, where he is being remanded in custody ahead of the February 10 court date.
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