A MAN has appeared in court over a string of sex assaults in Southampton.

Daniel Randall-Coles spoke only to confirm his name when he appeared at Southampton Magistrates Court this morning.

The 25-year-old of Millbrook Road West is charged with 20 counts of sexual assault.

Standing in the docks and represented by Mr Peter Clarke, he wore a grey tshirt featuring a yellow smiley face motive over a white long sleeved top.

It comes after a several reports to police of sexual assaults on women in the Southampton area last month.

He will be remanded in custody until his case is heard at Southampton Crown Court at 10am on March 4.