59-year-old committed to General Gaol Delivery
A Ramsey man who has been accused of rape will stand trial.
Fifty-nine-year-old Eric Richards, of Bircham Avenue, allegedly committed the offence on 10 August last year.
At Douglas Courthouse this week he was committed to the Court of General Gaol Delivery.
Bail was granted until his next appearance before that court.
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