A BRIDGWATER man charged in connection with the aggravated burglary in Bridgwater on January 21 has appeared in court this morning.

Mark Lester, 59, of Riverside Close, Bridgwater, was charged with two counts of false imprisonment, two counts of sexual assault and one count of attempted robbery.

Lester appeared at Taunton Magistrates’ Court where he was remanded in custody and is now due to appear at Taunton Crown Court on March 20.