A man has appeared in a Melbourne court after being charged with the rape of a woman in a park in Melbourne's north on Saturday night.

Key points: A 21-year-old man appeared in court charged with rape and unlawful imprisonment

A 21-year-old man appeared in court charged with rape and unlawful imprisonment He is accused of attacking a woman in Thornbury as she was walking a dog

He is accused of attacking a woman in Thornbury as she was walking a dog He will return to court in January 2020

Tyler Skerry, 21, of no fixed address, sat quietly during a brief appearance at Melbourne Magistrates' Court.

He is accused of attacking a 32-year-old woman who was walking a dog near Mayer Park in Thornbury.

He did not apply for bail.

Prosecutors asked the court for extra time so that various exhibits — including CCTV footage and DNA results — could be analysed.

Magistrate Joanne Metcalf said it was in the interests of justice to allow extra time before the next hearing.

Mr Skerry was charged with rape and unlawful imprisonment after being arrested at Preston police station on Monday.

He was remanded in custody and will return to court in January 2020.