A 19-YEAR-OLD man who denied engaging in sexual activity with a 14-year-old girl will appear for trial in Crown Court.

Louis Benedict Greenhill, of Brow Edge Road, Backbarrow appeared at Furness Magistrates' Court on September 13, where he pleaded not guilty to seven separate offences.

It is alleged that between December 31, 2016 and March 6, 2017 Greenhill intentionally caused or incited the girl, aged 14, into committing a range of sexual acts.

The case was referred to Preston Crown Court and will be heard on October 13, at 10am.