A TEENAGER has appeared in court accused of the historical rape of a boy under the age of 13.

Kane Lee Greenwood is alleged to have carried out the offence in Barrow some time between October 1, 2014 and June 1, 2015. The 18-year-old, of Oronsay Gardens, Walney, appeared at Furness and District Magistrates' Court today.

The charge can only be heard at the crown court, and Greenwood will next appear at Preston on August 25 at 10am. He remains on conditional bail until that time.