A TEENAGER has denied raping a child aged four.

The 17-year-old, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, appeared at Worcester Crown Court yesterday.

He denied three sexual offences against the same child aged between four and five years at the time.

All of the offences are alleged to have taken place in Kidderminster between January 1 and March 31 last year.

He denies raping a child, sexual assault and causing or inciting a child to engage in sexual activity.

The trial is scheduled to take place at Worcester Crown Court on February 18 next year and is listed for a three day fixture.

The case is likely to involve a live videolink and video interviews with the complainant in the case.