Bicester shops sexual assault claims denied at Oxford court

Prosecutors say Phillip Brock, 64, sexually assaulted two young women in Bicester between February 28 and April 1, 2021 and between August 31 and September 3, 2021.

Appearing before Oxford Crown Court on Monday morning, Brock, of Green Road, Kidlington, pleaded not guilty to two counts of sexual assault by touching.

Recorder John Ryder KC adjourned the case for a mention hearing on Wednesday (February 1), when it is expected that a trial date will be fixed.

The trial is likely to last five days. 

The defendant was granted bail by the judge.

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Robert Lindsey appeared for the Crown Prosecution Service, while Peter du Feu was for the defendant.

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This story was written by Tom Seaward. He joined the team in 2021 as Oxfordshire's court and crime reporter.  

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