Jonathan King denies sex offences

Jonathan King has denied a string of sex offences against male youths - one as young as 13 - as he appeared at the Old Bailey.

King, 56, of Bayswater, central London, denied each of the 14 charges put to him at a brief pre-trial hearing.

He has denied eight charges of serious sexual assault, two of attempted sexual assault and four of indecent assault.

His trial is expected to start in September.