A MAN arrested on suspicion of a number of sexual offences has had his bail extended.

The 60-year-old man from Oswaldtwistle was arrested in June accused of committing offences against eight women between 17 and 27.

He is accused of causing or inciting prostitution for gain on May 27, 2018; sexual assault on a female between August 6, 2017, and December 17, 2017; sexual assault on a female between April 3, 2018, and May 21, 2018; causing or inciting prostitution for gain on May 21, 2018; harassment without violence on May 12, 2018.

He is also accused of attempting to cause or incite a girl aged between 13 and 15 to engage in sexual activity between September 14, 2016 and December 17, 2016; sexual assault on a female between April 1, 2017 and June 25, 2017; and harassment without violence from February 12, 2018, and March 15, 2018.

The man attended Greenbank Police Station on Wednesday and had his bail extended until August 11.