Wigan pensioner in court on historical sex charges

A Wigan pensioner has appeared in the dock to deny historical sex crimes against children dating back almost four decades.
By The Newsroom
Published 29th May 2018, 17:52 BST
Updated 29th May 2018, 17:57 BST
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Francis William Simpson, 71, of Knightscliffe Crescent, Shevington, faces seven charges of indecent assault: two against a boy under the age of 16 and five against a boy under the age of 14.

All the attacks are alleged to have taken place between September 1 1980 and September 30 1982.

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After pleading not guilty to the charges at Wigan and Leigh Magistrates’ Court, Simpson was released on conditional bail pending his first appearance at crown court.

He will appear before a Bolton Crown Court judge on Wednesday, June 20.