An Isle of Wight councillor will be facing three charges of historic rape and indecent assault against a child at Isle of Wight Magistrates’ Court tomorrow (Tuesday).
The 46-year-old male councillor is facing two charges of the rape of a child under the age of 16 between 19th March 1989 and 20th March 1992, as well as the indecent assault of a child under the age of 14 during the same period.
Tomorrow sees the first hearing in the case. The case will next be heard at Isle of Wight Crown Court on 22nd August 2022.
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10.50am 28th June 2022 – Date for next hearing added
