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Telford man facing trial after pleading not guilty to sexually touching child

A 26-year-old man faces a crown court trial after pleading not guilty to sexually touching a child.

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Jack Townsend, of no fixed address in Telford, appeared at Shrewsbury Crown Court to answer a single charge regarding an alleged offence in Telford earlier this year.

Judge Anthony Lowe, sitting at the court on Thursday, fixed a trial to start on May 27, 2025.

The prosecution was represented by Robert Edwards and Townsend was represented by Paul Smith.

Townsend was bailed to appear for his trial next year.

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