The trial of a Colchester man accused of sexual assault is due to take place in April next year.
Before Ipswich Crown Court on Tuesday (November 19) for a plea and trial preparation hearing was Jayan Chandy, 44, of St Andrews Gardens, Colchester.
He pleaded not guilty to five offences of sexual assault between November 1 and November 13 last year.
The case was adjourned until April 30 when his trial is expected to get underway.
Chandy is on unconditional bail.
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