Man charged with sexual assault appears in court

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 9 Oct, 15:55 · Archive

Alexander Mason, 31, appeared at South Cumbria Magistrates' Court charged with sexually assaulting a woman.

Alexander Mason, 31, of White Ghyll Lane, Bardsea, appeared at South Cumbria Magistrates' Court facing two charges of sexual assault on a female and one charge of assault by beating.

Mason offered no indication of plea to the two sexual assault charges. He pleaded not guilty to the charge of assault by beating.

He is alleged to have intentionally touched a woman aged 16 or over when she did not consent. He is also accused of assaulting a male on the same day in question.

Mason will next appear at Preston Crown Court for a plea and trial preparation hearing on November 5.

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• Man, 31, appears in court accused of sexually assaulting womanA MAN has appeared in court accused of sexually assaulting a woman.NW Evening Mail · 9 Oct, 15:03
• Man, 31, appears in court accused of sexually assaulting womanA MAN has appeared in court accused of sexually assaulting a woman.Westmorland Gazette · 9 Oct, 15:03

In this story: Alexander Mason · White Ghyll Lane, Bardsea · South Cumbria Magistrates' Court · Preston Crown Court

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