Allegations of raping and kidnapping a woman in Wigan have been denied by a 30-year-old

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James Paterson will stand trial at Liverpool Crown Court on rape and kidnap charges in 2028 | Archive

A 30-year-old is bailed until February 2028 after pleading not guilty to abducting and sexually assaulting a woman in Wigan.

A man has denied kidnap and several sex offences in relation to allegations of a woman being raped after getting into a car in Wigan.

James Paterson, 30, of Inglewhite Road, Longridge, has been charged with two counts of rape, sexual assault, kidnap and assault.

Appearing at Liverpool Crown Court, he entered not guilty pleas to all charges and trial date beginning Feburary 1 2028 was set.

Paterson had previously been in custody but has now been granted conditional bail.

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