19-year-old also denies indecent assault
An Onchan man will stand trial after being accused of grooming a 14-year-old girl.
Jason Haswell, of Windemere Drive, denied the offence during an appearance at Douglas Courthouse.
The 19-year-old also pleaded not guilty to indecently assaulting her on 21 June.
Committal proceedings, where the case is elevated to the Court of General Gaol Delivery, will take place on 13 February; bail was granted until that date.
Update: A four-day trial has been set for 9 December 2024.