A DAD from Worcester has appeared in court charged with attacking his own young children.

The 26-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, is charged with assaulting his seven-year-old daughter and three-year-old son.

The accusation is that between December 17, 2010 and February 2, 2018 he assaulted his daughter, and that between February 20, 2014 and February 2, 2018 he assaulted his son.

He is also accused of controlling or coercive behaviour towards his partner by using or threatening violence against her.

He appeared at Worcester Magistrates Court today (Thursday, June 14)

and entered no plea to the charges.

He was granted conditional bail and is set to appear at Worcester Crown Court on Thursday, June 21.