17 July 2012 Last updated at 06:23 ET

Amy Winehouse's ex-boyfriend Reg Traviss to face rape trial

Mr Traviss is accused of two counts of rape on New Year's Eve

The ex-boyfriend of the late singer Amy Winehouse has been sent for trial on two charges of rape.

Reg Traviss, 35, was Winehouse's boyfriend when she died at her home in Camden, north London, last July.

Mr Traviss, of Marylebone, spoke to give his name, address and date of birth when he appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court.

The court heard that he is accused of two counts of rape in the early hours of 31 December, 2011.

He will face trial at Southwark Crown Court on 12 September.