A man has appeared at Belfast Crown Court on charges of rape, indecent assault and gross indecency against his daughter.

58-year-old Liam Dominic Adams from Bernagh Drive in west Belfast denies 10 charges of abusing his daughter, Áine Adams, who is now 40-years-old.

Liam Adams is the brother of Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams.

Áine Adams has waived her right to anonymity. It is alleged the offences date back to between 1977 and 1983 when she was aged between four and 9-years-old.

Liam Adams denies all the charges against him. The trial is expected to last two weeks.