Three boys aged 12 and under have appeared before Bristol Youth Court charged with forcing other young boys to perform sexual acts.

The youngsters, two 12-year-olds and an 11-year-old, are accused of inciting a 12-year-old and 11-year-old boy to engage in sexual activity.

It is alleged the incident took place in Hengrove Park on September 12.

The boys appeared in court accompanied by their parents, each charged with the false imprisonment of three boys and two counts of inciting a child to engage in sexual activity.

Wearing black jackets and tracksuit trousers, the three boys, who include two brothers, spoke only to confirm their names and addresses. No pleas were entered.

Defence counsel were granted an adjournment of two weeks.

The three, all from Bristol, will next appear at Bristol Youth Court on November 26.