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Man in court for rape of girl, 11 Man in court after rape of girl
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A man has appeared in court charged with raping an 11-year-old girl in a village park.A man has appeared in court charged with raping an 11-year-old girl in a village park.
Joseph Rees, 19, is accused of sexually assaulting the child near a library in Llanbradach, Caerphilly county at around midday on Monday. Joseph Rees, 19, is accused of sexually assaulting the child near a library in Llanbradach, Caerphilly county, at around midday on Monday.
Mr Rees, of Llantwit Fardre, Rhondda Cynon Taf, spoke only to confirm his name and address at the brief hearing at Newport Magistrates' Court.Mr Rees, of Llantwit Fardre, Rhondda Cynon Taf, spoke only to confirm his name and address at the brief hearing at Newport Magistrates' Court.
He will next appear at Caerphilly Magistrates' Court on 18 January.He will next appear at Caerphilly Magistrates' Court on 18 January.
Mr Rees was remanded in custody.Mr Rees was remanded in custody.
Gwent Police have said the girl had suffered "a very traumatic experience".Gwent Police have said the girl had suffered "a very traumatic experience".
But they said she was coping well and was receiving support from specialist officers.But they said she was coping well and was receiving support from specialist officers.