Keith Taylor leaves Workington Magistrates' Court after being accused of four historic sex offences from the 1970s (Image: Newsquest)
A MAN has appeared in court accused of historic child sex offences.
Keith Taylor, 65, of Greta Gardens, Crow Park Road, Keswick, indicated not guilty pleas to four charges when he appeared before Workington Magistrates’ Court on Monday.
Taylor is accused of a serious sexual offence against a boy while under 16 years old. He is also accused of two indecent assaults on a boy and an act of gross indecency.
The offences are alleged to involve two alleged victims.
The case was sent to Carlisle Crown Court with a plea and trial preparation hearing set for September 2. Taylor was granted unconditional bail.
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