06/09/2013

Dave Lee Travis Bailed On Indecent Assault Charges

David Patrick Griffin, better known as Dave Lee Travis, has appeared in court charged with 11 counts of indecent assault and one of sexual assault.

The charges related to allegations made by nine females and date between 1977 and 2007. The woman were aged between 15 and 29 at the time of the offences.

The 68-year-old radio DJ, who has denied all allegations, was released on bail to appear in court again on 21 October.

A provisional trial date has been set for 4 March 2014.

(MH/JP)

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