A man from Erith has been charged with sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl in Bexleyheath.

Paul Wallis, 43, of Arthur Street, Erith, allegedly assaulted the victim in Bursted Wood, by Erith Road, at around 7.45pm on Monday (September 8).

He was later arrested and charged with one count of sexual assault and another of sexual activity with a child.

He appeared by video link at Bromley Magistrates’ Court yesterday and was remanded in custody to appear at Woolwich Crown Court on October 24.