Wigan man denies dealing cocaine and committing two rapes

But it will only be in a year’s time that the allegations against Zak Mortimer will be put to the test. The 40-year-old of Portland Street, Pemberton, was making his first appearance before a Bolton Crown Court judge over the charges and entered three not guilty pleas. A date of February 21 2022 was set for the start of his trial.

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