A TAXI driver has appeared in court accused of sexually assaulting a student.

Salibur Rashid, 37, of Oxford Street, pleaded not guilty at Swansea Magistrates Court.

The alleged sex attack by Rashid on the female student happened on August 29.

The charge alleges that Rashid touched the woman, the touching was sexual and the female victim did not consent.

Anwen Evans for the prosecution asked magistrates to decline jurisdiction and send it to the crown court, which has tougher sentencing powers.

Craig Davies, for Rashid did not object and the case has been adjourned.

Rashid was given conditional bail to appear at the crown court on September 10.