A man has denied raping a woman in Leeds city centre more than six years ago.
Austin Osayande, 40, is accused of raping a woman, who cannot be named for legal reasons, in Mark Lane on August 14, 2015.
He is also accused of another sex attack on a different woman in Leeds on September 10 this year.
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Osayande appeared at Leeds Crown Court today (Friday) via video link from Armley Prison where he is being held on remand.
Dressed in a prison-issue grey tracksuit, he sat motionless during the brief hearing and spoke only to confirm his name, age and to deny the charges.
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Osayande faces a charge of rape for the attack on August 14, 2015, and a charge of assault by penetration for the attack on September 10, 2021.
When the charges were put before him by Judge Guy Kearl QC, Recorder of Leeds, the defendant replied: “Not guilty”
Osayande, of Sissons Road, Leeds, was remanded ahead of his next appearance at the same court.
A trial date has been set for March 21, 2022.
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