A HOLLYOAKS actor has appeared in court charged with rape and child cruelty.
Rizwan Khan, 37, is accused of a string of sexual offences.
He appeared at Newton Aycliffe Magistrates' Court yesterday for a brief hearing.
The actor, who wore a black jumper and white shirt, spoke only to confirm his name, date of birth and address.
Khan is charged with five counts of rape, one section two offence of the Sexual Offences Act, and one count of causing unnecessary suffering/injury to a child.
He was bailed to next appear at Teesside Crown Court on October 26.
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Khan appeared in a number of Hollyoaks episodes between 2019 and 2020.
He also had a role as a parent in Everybody's Talking About Jamie in 2021 and this year appeared in This England.
Khan was also in two episodes of ITV detective show Vera and an episode of Holby City.
His IMDb page states: "At the age of 34, Riz decided it was time to make his son proud and pursue the dream of becoming an actor.
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"He continues to seize opportunities in both acting and modelling; gaining contracts with a number of high street chains.
"He is constantly quoting to his friends 'Life right now is amazing, I am thankful everyday and run with every opportunity'."
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