The trial of man accused of raping a woman in a flat in Headington is expected to get under way today.

Catalin Horhota denies one count of rape, two attempted rapes, three sexual assaults, an exposure and a burglary.

The charges relate to a woman allegedly being raped in her flat on September 20, 2014 and another woman being sexually assaulted in South Park the next day, as well as an alleged burglary in Morrell Avenue.

The 42-year-old was due to stand trial yesterday but the case was adjourned because his defence counsel, Trudi Yateman was unable to attend. Horhota, of no fixed abode, was remanded in custody.