A MAN is to stand trial charged with sexually assaulting and injuring a one year-old girl.

Alan Kusz today faced the accusation during a short hearing at the High Court in Glasgow.

It is claimed the 43-year-old attacked the child at a house in Kilwinning, North Ayrshire, last April.

Prosecutors allege the girl was assaulted to her severe injury and permanent impairment.

Kusz pleaded not guilty to the charge.

Lord Mulholland set a trial due to begin in May.