OXON: A deputy headteacher at an Oxfordshire school has denied abusing his position by entering a gay relationship with a pupil.

Adam Williams, 34, appeared at Oxford Crown Court on Friday.

He denied seven counts of engaging in sexual activity with a child by a person in a position of trust.

The offences are alleged to have to occurred in October last year.

Williams, from Ruardean Walk, Cheltenham, was bailed to stand trial on September 17.