Tyrone pensioner (92) sent for trial on historical sex charges stretching back more than 40 years
A 92-year-old Co Tyrone man has appeared in court on historical sex charges dating back more than 40 years.
Michael Herron from Derryvale Road in Coalisland, is charged with indecently assaulting a female, with 16 similar charges on various dates between August 31, 1983, and September 1. 1985.
Herron also faces a charge of gross indecency with or towards a child between the same dates.
When asked by the clerk at Dungannon Magistrates Court on Friday if he understood the charges, Herron replied ‘yes’.
He was asked if he wished to say anything in answer to the charges, or make a written statement of evidence, and replied ‘no’.
Prosecuting counsel said the accused has a prima facie case to answer.
District Judge Francis Rafferty returned Herron for arraignment at Dungannon Crown Court on April 14.
The judge released him on his own bail of £250 until his next court appearance.