Former council leader's sexual assault trial set for 2028

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 2 Nov, 15:22 · Archive

Philip Allnatt, a former leader of Melton Borough Council, has pleaded not guilty to sexual assault.

Philip Allnatt, 76, a former leader of Melton Borough Council, appeared at Leicester Crown Court on Monday and pleaded not guilty to a charge of sexual assault. The trial has been provisionally set for 3 April 2028.

Allnatt, from Melton Mowbray, led Melton Borough Council from May 2023 until stepping down in April of this year. He cited ill health for his resignation. He continues to represent the Melton Egerton ward as a councillor.

According to Leicestershire Live, Allnatt faced an additional charge of harassment without violence, which has since been dropped. His defending counsel, Stephen Taylor, requested a five-day trial due to the number of witnesses expected from both defence and prosecution, but the judge declined, stating the request approached a state trial.

How it is being reported

• Trial date set for former Melton Borough Council leader accused of sexual assaultPhilip Allnatt has pleaded not guilty to the chargeLeicestershire Live · 2 Nov, 14:56
• Sex assault trial date set for former council leaderPhilip Allnatt, 76, denies sexual assault at Leicester Crown Court.BBC Leicester · 2 Nov, 13:30

In this story: Philip Allnatt · Leicester Crown Court · Melton Borough Council · Melton Mowbray

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