Man faces rape, indecent assault and gross indecency charges

Wednesday, 3 June 2020 at 06:06

By Jason Roberts - Court Reporter

A man accused of harassment, rape, indecent assaults and gross indecency has been remanded in custody as he awaits a trial.

Joshua David Gray, whose address was given as care of the Isle of Man Prison, appeared via a live video link before High Bailiff Jayne Hughes at Douglas Courthouse.

He denies one count of harassment as well as two counts each of gross indecency, indecent assault and rape.

Mrs Hughes committed him to stand trial at the Court of General Gaol Delivery and extended legal aid.

30 year old Mr Gray was remanded in custody and will appear at the higher court on a date to be fixed.

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