Pensioner seeks to halt trial for alleged sexual abuse of girl more than 55 years ago

A pensioner accused of sexually assaulting a young girl over fifty years ago has launched a High Court action aimed at stopping his trial from going ahead.

Pensioner seeks to halt trial for alleged sexual abuse of girl more than 55 years ago
Mon, 16 Apr, 2018 - 19:08

By Ann O'Loughlin

A pensioner accused of sexually assaulting a young girl over fifty years ago has launched a High Court action aimed at stopping his trial from going ahead.

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