An East Sussex man has pleaded not guilty at the Isle of Wight Magistrates Court after being charged with engaging in sexual activity with a child.
Robert Howart Duncan, 60, of Chapel Walk, Bexhill on Sea, appeared before the court on Tuesday (13th April) accused of engaging in non-penetrative sexual activity with a girl aged between 13 and 15.
The offences are alleged to have taken place between May 1999 and May 2015 in the Cowes area.
Duncan entered his plea of not guilty and his case has now been adjourned to 24th May at the Isle of Wight Crown Court.