A MAN charged with the rape of a 12-year-old girl in a secluded field in Westleigh has appeared in court.
Raymond Horrocks, aged 22, of Chapel Green Road, Hindley, spoke only to confirm his name, address and date of birth.
Dressed in blue tracksuit trousers and a blue sweatshirt, Horrocks was denied bail
He was due to appear again at Bolton Crown Court today (Thursday).
The attack was alleged to have taken place in a field off Smallbrook Lane, pictured, at 6pm on Sunday July 14.
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