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15-year-old boy denies 22 sexual offences at Northampton Crown Court
Overview
A 15-year-old boy has appeared at Northampton Crown Court and pleaded not guilty to 22 sexual offences allegedly committed against eight girls between 2023 and 2025. His trial is scheduled to begin in October 2027.
Key points
- The 15-year-old defendant, who cannot be named for legal reasons, denied 22 charges involving eight girls aged between 10 and 15.
- Charges include rape, rape of a child under 13, assault by penetration, sexual assaults, making and possessing indecent images of children, and possessing an extreme pornographic image.
- The trial is due to start at Northampton Crown Court on 25 October 2027 and is expected to last three to four weeks.
- The boy was granted conditional bail, which includes restrictions on contacting victims and witnesses, and a requirement to work with the Youth Justice Service.