A 26-year-old Syrian man was charged with raping a teenage girl and holding her against her will.

Magistrate Audrey Demicoli heard Jumaa Mohammad plead not guilty earlier this month to raping the girl, who is under 16, violent indecent assault, having sex with the minor and holding her against her will.

He was also charged with allowing the minor to drive his car and offending public morals.

Mr Mohammad was remanded in custody.

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