THREE teenagers appeared at Oxford Crown Court yesterday charged with sexual offences against a 14-year-old boy.

They are Ghausel Tarakhail, 19, of Cowley Road, Oxford, Iztullah Qudrat, 18, of High Cross Way, Headington, and a 17-year-old boy who cannot be identified.

Tarakhail and Qudrat are accused of engaging in sexual activity with the boy while the other defendant has been charged with rape.

All the crimes are alleged to have taken place in Oxford from May to July this year.

The three defendants have not entered a plea and will appear again on October 4.