AN 86-YEAR-OLD Cowes man accused of touching and performing a sex act on a child has had his case sent to the Isle of Wight Crown Court.

Arthur Page, of Queens Road, appeared before the Isle of Wight Magistrates’ Court today.

He is charged with two counts of engaging in sexual activity with a teenage boy, in October 2020.

His case was adjourned to June 7, at the higher court, due to the severity of the charges.

He was granted conditional bail.