23-year-old charged with four offences
A Douglas man will stand trial after denying indecently assaulting a child.
Thomas Duncan Keith Murphy, of Alder Road, appeared at Douglas Courthouse where he entered not guilty pleas to four offences.
The 23-year-old allegedly assaulted the 13-year-old girl between 19 March and 10 April.
Committal proceedings – where the case is elevated to the Court of General Gaol Delivery – will take place on 14 December; he’s been bailed until that date.
Update: At the Court of General Gaol Delivery on 2 February Mr Murphy entered not guilty pleas to the four offences before the higher court. A five-day trial will start on 12 August; he's been bailed until that date.
Update: Following trial Murphy was found guilty of three offences of indecent assault. The jury recorded a not guilty verdict on one count. He will be sentenced on 30 September.
Update: Murphy is now due to be sentenced on 28 October.
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