Pensioner sent for trial on child sex charges

A PENSIONER has been sent for trial on a series of sex charges involving two young girls.

The 73-year-old, who cannot be named, faces eight counts of rape and 10 of indecent assault against one of the girls.

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The alleged offences date back almost 40 years and span a five year period.

The man was returned for trial, on £500 bail, to Londonderry Crown Court, for arraignment on October 24 when he appeared at Magherafelt Magistrates Court today.

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