42-year-old man pleads not guilty to rape charges

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A 42-year-old man pleaded not guilty to rape and related charges at the Central Criminal Court, reported on 16 June 2016.

The charges concern alleged offences between 24 May and 1 August 2014, including assault causing harm and five threats offences.

The jury heard he had already pleaded guilty to assaulting his wife with a hammer in August 2014.

The trial was continuing, with evidence from the man's wife about the alleged rape and earlier incidents.