Former Athletics NI president denies child sex offences

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 22 Oct, 12:33 · Archive

Gerry Carson, a former president of Athletics Northern Ireland, has pleaded not guilty to two child sex offences.

Gerry Carson from Kingsway, Dunmurry, County Antrim, a former president of Athletics Northern Ireland, appeared at Belfast Crown Court on Thursday. He pleaded not guilty to two child sex offences, including engaging in sexual activity with a child and sexual touching of a child.

At the hearing, Carson pleaded guilty to two counts of stalking. The judge ruled that he would remain on bail on the same terms he presently enjoys. A trial is scheduled for 30 November and is expected to last around two to three days.

How it is being reported

• Former NI sports chief pleads not guilty to sexual offences against underage girlsGerry Carson (84) admits two counts of stalkingBelfast Telegraph · 22 Oct, 12:32
• Former president of Athletics Northern Ireland denies child sex offencesAt the hearing Gerry Carson also pleaded guilty to two counts of stalking.BBC Northern Ireland · 22 Oct, 12:18

In this story: Gerry Carson · Athletics Northern Ireland · Belfast Crown Court · County Antrim

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