Hansford appeared before Bournemouth Crown Court (Image: NQ)
A trial date has been set for a man accused of sexually assaulting a child.
Andrew Michael Hansford, 28, appeared before Bournemouth Crown Court where he entered not guilty pleas to two charges of sexual assault.
The charges are said to have taken place between January 13 and February 15, 2021 in Bridport.
The first charge relates to ‘not less than three occasions’ whilst the second charge relates to a single allegation.
Hansford, whose address was given as Kestrel Lane in Bridport, will go on trial at Bournemouth Crown Court on September 25: his next court appearance, for pre-trial preparation, will be on June 12.
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