A TRIAL date has now been set for a man charged with sexual assault and rape of a child.

John Rust, 79, of George Street, Ryde, appeared at the Isle of Wight Crown Court today and pleaded not guilty to one count of sexual assault and another count of rape of a child aged under 13.

Mr Rust's case was adjourned for a trial on August 10 at the Isle of Wight Crown Court.

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