A LEIGH man denied a string of sex offences when he appeared on Monday at Liverpool Crown Court.

Carl West, of South Avenue, pleaded not guilty to raping a 22-year-old woman, attempting to rape another woman aged 30, and sexual activity with a 15-year-old girl.

West, who appeared via video link equipment from Forest Bank prison, also denied attempting to rape the 22-year-old woman and sexually assaulting her.

The offences allegedly occurred between January 31, 2009 and November 7 last year.

West was further remanded in custody to await trial on July 4.