ABINGDON: A 27-year-old man is being kept in custody after turning himself into police.

Luke Irons was due to appear at Oxford Magistrates’ Court for a hearing on February 23 after he was charged with a number of sexual offences.

Police issued a warrant for his arrest after he failed to turn up.

He appeared at Oxford Magistrates' Court this morning and was remanded in custody until he appears at Oxford Crown Court on April 12.