A man accused of raping a nine-year-old girl in Lowestoft has denied the charges against him.
Adeshina Fayomi, 45, of Aspen Lane, Northolt, appeared before Ipswich Crown Court on Wednesday (September 9), where a jury was sworn in on the first day of his trial.
Fayomi denies two counts of rape of a child under 13. The complainant, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, was nine years old at the time of the alleged offence.
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According to the indictment, Fayomi is accused of raping the girl between October 1, 2025, and March 10, 2026.
He has entered not guilty pleas to both charges.
Opening proceedings before the jury, His Honour Judge Kelly said: "It is a case which involves a sexual allegation in respect of a nine-year-old child."
His Honour Judge Kelly told jurors the case was expected to be "relatively short" in duration, with jurors likely to retire to consider their verdicts by Monday next week.
Fayomi will be represented by defence barrister Joanne Eley, with Shaun Esprit prosecuting on behalf of the Crown Prosecution Service.
No evidence was heard on the opening day of the trial.
The trial continues.
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