Man denies indecent assault charges from 1983-84

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 21 Oct, 06:08 · Archive

David King, 66, is on trial denying five charges of indecent assault alleged to have occurred in 1983-84 near Banbury.

David King, 66, is on trial denying five charges of indecent assault. The alleged offences took place in Bodicote near Banbury between September 1983 and September 1984. The complainant was 14 years old at the time. King is said to have sexually assaulted the complainant after watching pornographic videos together.

On October 20, the jury heard from the complainant's step-mother. She said her step-son told her about the allegations in early 2023 when they met face to face. She described him as quiet and said he cried as he disclosed that he had been sexually abused at age 14 and a half. She told the court: 'It was a lot to take in. I just sat there with him and he cried and we held each other. I was totally dumbfounded by what he said.'

A woman who has been friends with the complainant since the time of the alleged offences also gave evidence. She told the jury he disclosed the allegations to her in January 2023, saying he had been sexually abused when they were younger.

The trial continues with King maintaining his denials.

How it is being reported

• Woman 'totally dumbfounded' after step-son said he was sexually abused in the 1980sThe step-mother of a man who alleges he was sexually abused as a teenager said she was 'totally dumbfounded' when he told her.Oxford Mail · 21 Oct, 05:00
• Woman 'totally dumbfounded' after step-son said he was sexually abused in the 1980sThe step-mother of a man who alleges he was sexually abused as a teenager said she was 'totally dumbfounded' when he told her.Oxfordshire Guardian · 21 Oct, 05:00

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