Man accused of 'string of' sexual offences

30-year-old denies rape and gross indecency with a child

A man will stand trial at the Court of General Gaol Delivery over allegations he carried out a string of sexual offences against the same woman over the course of 12 years.

Thirty-year-old Joshua David Gray of School Road in Douglas appeared before High Bailiff Jayne Hughes at Douglas courthouse.

He's pleaded not guilty to two counts each of rape and gross indecency with a child as well as one count of harassment.

Appearing via a live videolink from the Isle of Man Prison, he entered no plea to a further two charges of indecent assault.

He was remanded him in custody and committed to the higher court, where he'll appear on a date to be fixed.