A man has appeared at Chelmsford Magistrates' Court court in connection with an alleged sex attack on a woman in Heybridge.
David Heard, of Elizabeth Way, Heybridge, has been charged with rape in relation to an incident said to have happened near a bridge off Creasen Butt Close on Tuesday (June 10).
The 26-year-old groundworker spoke only to confirm his name and address at the short hearing.
He was remanded in custody to re-appear at Chelmsford Crown Court on August 18 for a plea and case management hearing.
