A Botley man has appeared in court on 20 separate child sex abuse allegations.
Benjamin Leach, 34, is said to have indecently assaulted, raped and had sex with two underage boys in charges that date back to 2001.
Appearing before Oxford Crown Court on Monday (July 3), Leach, of Hanson Drive, Botley, pleaded not guilty to rape of a child under-13, rape, causing a child under 13 to engage in sexual activity and indecent assault of a male person.
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The alleged victim cannot be identified for legal reasons.
Judge Maria Lamb fixed the trial for May next year. The case is expected to last five to seven days.
Ian Hope appeared for the Crown Prosecution Service. The defendant was represented by Jonathan Coode.
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