Derry man returned for trial on series of sex offences
Stephen Benson (29) of Rathkeele Way is charged with one charge of sexual assault by penetration on a female and a charge of attempted sexual assault
A man has been returned for trial to Derry Crown Court on a series of sex offences.
Stephen Benson (29) of Rathkeele Way in Derry appeared at a preliminary enquiry at the local Magistrate's Court today.
He is charged with one charge of sexual assault by penetration on a female and a charge of attempted sexual assault on the same woman on July 9, 2022.
Benson was further charged with two counts of sexual assault on another female on the same date.
It was accepted there was a case to answer and there were no contrary submissions.
Benson said he did not want to call any witnesses or make any statement at this stage.
He was returned for trial to Derry Crown Court on September 11 and released on bail.
Defence solicitor Paddy MacDermott said that his client was denying all the charges.