A 76-year-old man has appeared at Oxford Crown Court and denied historical sex offences against girls.

Patrick Himpson, of Cotman Close, Abingdon, pleaded not guilty to two counts of rape, seven counts of indecent assault and four counts of indecency with a child.

All the offences are alleged to have taken place during the 1970s and 1980s and concern three girls who cannot be named for legal reasons.

Himpson was released on bail and is due to go on trial on June 29 this year.

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