23/09/2013

Rolf Harris In Court Over Assault Charges

Rolf Harris has appeared in court on nine charges of indecent assault and four charges of making indecent images of children.

The 83-year-old, who spoke only to confirm his personal details, was bailed to appear at Southwark Crown Court on 7 October.

Police investigating historical claims of child sexual abuse arrested the TV presenter and entertainer in March.

Six of the 13 charges against Harris relate to between 1980 and 1981 and the alleged indecent assault of a girl aged 15-16. Three others relate to 1986 and a girl aged 14 at the time.

(MH/JP)

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