A Wigan 52-year-old has been charged with rape and child sexual offences


Child sex offences and rape charges from several years ago have been brought against a Wigan man
Child rape and sexual assault charges have been brought against a Wigan 52-year-old.
Thomas Roe, of Belmont Avenue, Bickershaw, appeared before Manchester justices charged with two counts of raping a girl aged between eight and 11 between 2017 and 2018.
He also faces two charges of sexual assault by penetration and seven of sexually touching a girl aged between eight and 11 between 2013 and 2017.
Roe has not yet entered any pleas and he was granted unconditional bail until he makes a first appearance at Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court on November 24.