A SYRIAN national has been charged with sexual assault of two girls aged under 16.

were called to reports two girls had been sexually assaulted at a hotel in Kenilworth, , on Monday evening.

Officers located both girls at the hotel and later that same night, arrested a 27-year-old national at his home address.

Ahmad Hania, from Nuneaton, has been charged with sexual assault on a female and one count of engaging in penetrative sexual activity with a girl under the age of 16.

He was also charged with one count of engaging in non-penetrative sexual activity with a girl under the age of 16.

Hania made his first court appearance on Wednesday morning at Coventry Magistrates Court.

He has now been remanded in custody to appear at Warwick Crown Court on September 17.

Warwickshire Police said they continue to support both victims and their families.