An alleged paedophile took advantage of two girls' innocence to 'sexually abuse them', a jury heard.
Oliver Cosh, of Wensum Crescent, Bicester, is on trial at Oxford Crown Court.
The 36-year-old has pleaded not guilty to seven counts.
He is charged with three counts of sexual assault against and eight-year-old girl in Bicester between August 31, 2029 and January 1, 2020.
Cosh is also charged with three counts of sexual assault against a girl aged between 10 and 11 during the same time period.
He is also charged with one count of inciting the 10-11 year old to engage in sexual activity.
Earlier in the trial, Cosh took to the witness box.
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Defence barrister David Wood put the allegation to him, which Cosh denied.
When asked if there was any physical contact, Cosh described it as 'play-fighting and general messing about'.
Cosh denied there was any sexual touching.
On Wednesday, April 29, the barristers gave closing speeches to the jury.
James Clifford, prosecuting, said: "Two young girls have done their best to tell the truth. They had told teachers at school what happened.
"They were threatened if they said anything, harm would come to their mum or them. Someone is lying to you. Who is it?
"You may think he is quite capable of carrying out the threats made. All of the allegations were for short periods of time.
"The effect has gone well beyond minutes and seconds. Something they have to live with for the rest of their lives.
"If they wanted to get Mr Cosh in trouble, why would they report it straightaway? It was only reported to police in 2024.
"Why would they, all these years later, make this up? They were so young and innocent.
"Mr Cosh took advantage of that when he sexually abused them."
Defence barrister Mr Wood said: "Some complaints of sexual abuse are true. Some aren't. You have to put your sympathies to one side.
"Mr Cosh doesn't have to prove his innocence. You have to be sure of his guilt.
"We say the prosecution evidence undermines what they say. He has stood up to enough scrutiny for you to be able to say he is not guilty."
The jury previously heard one of the allegations took place at a Halloween party.
The court heard that Cosh was said to have ushered the younger girl into a side room at a pub and told her to take her top off.
Mr Clifford said: "He touched her chest with both of his hands."
The jury heard the girl felt 'gross'.
The trial continues.
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