A TRIAL date has been set for an Accrington man accused of carrying out sex attacks on a boy and a girl aged eight.

Darren Hollis, 39, of Chestnut Grove, has denied two charges of rape, two offences of attempted rape, four allegations of causing or inciting a child to engage in sexual activity, three charges of sexual assault and one of attempted sexual assault.

Hollis was remanded on bail for trial until October 5.