Paul Logan, 45, of Bloomer Street, Houghton-le-Spring, Wearside, appeared before magistrates in Newcastle yesterday charged with a rape on June 5, 1980.
Mr Logan, who was not asked to plead, is also accused of abduction and two counts of indecent assault on the same day.
He was remanded in custody to appear at Newcastle Crown Court on September 21.
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