Young Wigan man accused of rape when he was a teenager is back up before a judge

A Wigan man who denies committing rape when he was an 18-year-old has made another appearance before a judge.
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Nathan Owen, 21, of Market Street in Hindley, has previously entered a not guilty plea to the single charge relating to an offence alleged to have been committed on September 22 2019.

Legal details were discussed at a case management hearing this month and it was confirmed that a five-day trial is still expected to begin on August 7 next year.