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18/09/2013
MP Nigel Evans Appears In Court Over Sex Offences
Nigel Evans MP has appeared in court charged with sex offences.
The ex-Commons deputy speaker is facing two charges of indecent assault, five of sexual assault and one of rape. All charges related to seven alleged male victims.
Reports show that Mr Evans appeared briefly at Preston Magistrates' Court, where his case was then sent to the Crown Court.
He was bailed to appear again on 4 October.
(MH/JP)
The ex-Commons deputy speaker is facing two charges of indecent assault, five of sexual assault and one of rape. All charges related to seven alleged male victims.
Reports show that Mr Evans appeared briefly at Preston Magistrates' Court, where his case was then sent to the Crown Court.
He was bailed to appear again on 4 October.
(MH/JP)
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