Poulton man Alex Hughes, 32, on trial charged with raping and sexually assaulting child
Published 1st Jul 2025, 11:15 BST
A 32-year-old from Poulton is on trial accused of raping and sexually assaulting a child.
Alex Hughes, of Longfield Avenue, Poulton, is charged with 13 counts of sexual assault and one count of rape.
Co-defendant Daniel Ford, 36, of Recreation Street, St Helens, is also charged with 13 counts of sexual assault against the child.
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The pair remain in the dock at Liverpool Crown Court, where a seven-day trial before HHJ Harris is due to conclude tomorrow.
Hughes was granted bail during the trial, while Ford was remanded in custody.
Updates to follow...