MAN PLEADS NOT GUILTY TO HISTORIC CHILD SEX ABUSE CHARGES

Published:

18th April 2021 17:03

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.

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Duncan entered his plea of not guilty and his case has now been adjourned to 24th May at the Isle of Wight Crown Court.

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