Man to challenge decision to prosecute him for alleged indecent assaults over 30 years ago

A man facing dozens of charges of indecent assaults allegedly committed more than 30 years ago has brought a High Court challenge aimed at preventing his trial from proceeding.
The man, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, claims there is a real and serious risk he will not get a fair trial on grounds including that many witnesses to the alleged events are now deceased.