A man accused of nine sex offences including forcing his dog to assault a woman, will stand trial in July.

Anthony Foster of St James' Park, Croydon, pleaded not guilty to the offences which allegedly took place at a hairdressers between March 31 and May 1, last year.

The 35-year-old who appeared at Croydon Crown Court, is charged with two counts of sexual assault on a female over the age of 16, three counts of rape, one count of sexually assaulting a woman with a bottle.

He is also charged with three counts of causing a female to engage in sexual activity, two with a dog.

Mr Foster was remanded in custody until his trial which is due to begin on July 8.