Man accused of sexually abusing nine-year-old girl

Gee Harland

3 July 2024 at 0:00 am·1-min read

Oxford Magistrates’ Court <i>(Image: NQ)</i> — Oxford Magistrates’ Court *(Image: NQ)*

SEVEN historical child sex offence charges have been brought against a Norfolk man.

James Cole, 27, is accused of sexually assaulting a nine-year-old girl between in the late 2000s in Witney.

He has been charged with seven counts of assaulting a girl under by 13 by touching between the same dates.

The girl cannot be named for legal reasons.

Cole, of Churchill Road, Great Yarmouth, appeared at Oxford Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday (July 2) faced with the seven counts.

His case has now been sent to Oxford Crown Court.

A plea and trial preparation hearing has been scheduled to take place on August 1.

Cole has been granted unconditional bail until his next court date.

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