A MAN is due in court today (Wednesday, March 23) accused of kidnap, assault causing actual bodily harm, robbery and committing a criminal offence with intent to commit a sexual offence.

Lee Shiers, 35, was arrested following an incident in South Road, Taunton, involving a 16-year-old girl on Friday night (March 18).

Shiers has been remanded ahead of his appearance at Taunton Magistrates' Court today.