Carlisle Crown Court
A man will stand trial later this year after denying a string of sex assault allegations.
Mohammed Waris Ali, 45, appeared at Carlisle Crown Court in front of Judge Peter Davies.
During a brief hearing, Ali pleaded not guilty to seven counts of sexual assault.
The charges relate to a number of different alleged incidents which are said to involve three alleged victims.
A case timetable was discussed in court by the respective lawyers, and Ali's trial was listed for 15th November.
In the meantime he was granted bail.
A condition of the bail is that Ali, of North Road, Egremont, must not contact any prosecution witness in the case.
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