Seven Banbury people are due to appear at Oxford Crown Court today accused of sexually abusing girls.

Ahmed Hassan-Sule, 20, of Glyndebourne Gardens; Said Saleh, 20, of Orchard Way; Mohamed Saleh, 21, of Orchard Way; Takudzwa Hova, 21, of Broughton Road; Kagiso Manase, 20, of Warwick Road; and Alexandru Nae, 19, of Broome Way; deny a range of sexual offences.

They were charged alongside a 17-year-old who cannot be named for legal reasons.

Their trial is due to start today, although the jury may not begin hearing evidence in the case until tomorrow.

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