A Dukinfield man has appeared at Tameside Magistrates’ Court charged with sexual assault of an underage girl.
The 57-year-old appeared before magistrates today, Thursday, February 1.
He entered a not guilty plea to intentionally touching a 14-year-old without her consent in January of this year, as well as harassing her with text messages and comments about her looks.
The case was listed for trial, and the man was released on conditional bail and ordered not to contact the complainant by any means or enter Dukinfield apart from on occasion to get belongings from his address.

Community support event to bring local services to Hyde Town Hall
TPE introduces baby on board badges to support pregnant customers
Angela Rayner joins police officers on 'Day of Action'
Ex-smoker John urges others to quit after health scare