AN ISLE of Wight man accused of inciting a young girl to touch his private parts will go before a judge next month.

Liam Hibberd, of Carlton Road, Ryde, appeared before Isle of Wight magistrates on Tuesday, October 8.

The 33-year-old denied two counts of inciting a girl under the age of 13 to engage in sexual activity, between January 1, 2017, and October 1, 2018.

The court heard his alleged victim would have been between six and seven years old at the time.

Mr Hibberd saw his case adjourned for a plea and trial preparation hearing at the Isle of Wight Crown Court on November 11.

He was granted conditional bail until that date.