A young Wigan man accused of rape will only stand trial in almost three years' time
Record court backlogs cause the start of a Wigan rape trial to be delayed until the summer of 2029
A 2029 trial date has been set for a Wigan 22-year-old who denies raping a woman.
Kyle Johnston, of Thirlmere Road, Hindley, appeared before a Bolton Crown Court judge to plead not guilty to a sexual attack on a female on June 13 2023.
He has been granted bail until his trial which, due to court backlogs, is only scheduled to begin on July 31 2029.
A pre-trial review is diaried for April 19 next year.