Man, 40, denies rape of woman in Northampton and sexual assault of another

Constantin Anton, aged 40, of Pell Court, in Lumbertubs, is charged with offences committed on two separate days this year.

Northampton Crown Court heard this morning that he is alleged to have raped a woman and also touched her sexually without consent in St Andrew's Road on Sunday, March 31.

He is also alleged to have touched another woman sexually without consent in Tonmead Walk, Lumbertubs, on Thursday, May 2.

Both women have lifetime anonymity because of the nature of the alleged crimes.

Appearing by videolink from Woodhill prison, Anton pleaded not guilty to all three charges. It means he will be tried by a jury.

The case was adjourned until a hearing next month and Anton was remanded in custody.