Man, 86, who used son as 'sexual plaything' should have conviction set aside, court hears

An octogenarian paedophile who serially abused children in his family and used his son as a "sexual plaything" should have his conviction set aside, the Court of Appeal has heard.

The remote hearing today saw lawyers and the three judges of the criminal side of the Court of Appeal joined by video-link. The appellant did not wish to be present during the hearing.