Former sports coach (77) on trial for alleged sexual abuse of four girls

A 77-year-old former sports coach is standing trial accused of sexually abusing four girls during the 1970s and 1980s.

2026-06-23T17:35:27.325Z

A 77-year-old former sports coach has gone on trial, accused of sexually abusing four girls during the 1970s and 1980s.

The defendant faces a total of 79 charges. These include 78 counts of indecent assault and one charge of attempted rape.

The alleged offences involve four female complainants. The trial is being heard before a jury.