Man charged with assaulting teenager at Norfolk store

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 14 Oct, 16:39 · Archive

A 41-year-old man has been charged with sexually assaulting a teenage girl on a bench near a Poundland store in Thetford.

Tadas Cepkauskas, 41, of Florence Barclay Close, Thetford, has been charged with sexual assault. The charge relates to an incident on a bench near a Poundland store in Thetford town centre, where a teenage girl was allegedly sexually assaulted.

Cepkauskas appeared at Norwich Crown Court on 14 October for a plea and trial preparation hearing. He spoke through a Lithuanian interpreter and was not legally represented. He did not enter a plea to the charge.

Judge Katharine Moore set a trial date for 6 November 2028. The judge adjourned the hearing to resume on 26 November this year, by which time it was hoped the defendant would have legal representation.

How it is being reported

• Man to stand trial accused of sexually assaulting teen on benchA 41-year-old man has appeared in court accused of sexually assaulting a teenage girl outside a Norfolk store.Eastern Daily Press · 14 Oct, 15:50
• Man to stand trial accused of sexually assaulting teen on benchA 41-year-old man has appeared in court accused of sexually assaulting a teenage girl outside a Norfolk store.Norwich Evening News · 14 Oct, 15:50

In this story: Tadas Cepkauskas · Thetford · Norwich Crown Court · Poundland

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