A MAN is facing trial accused of raping and attacking a woman.

Darius Tatar of Boon's Place, North Road West is accused of raping the woman between June 30 and August 1 last year and assault causing actual bodily harm with intent to commit a sexual offence between the same dates.

He is also accused of assaulting the same woman and causing her actual bodily harm on September 9.

Tatar, aged 29, denied all three counts during his appearance at Plymouth Crown Court.

He was granted conditional bail until his trial, which will start on July 5 and is expected to last two or three days.