Trial date set for Grantham man accused of raping girl under 13

A trial date has been set for a man who stands accused of sexual offences including rape.

Nicholas Manning, 50, will appear for trial at Lincoln Crown Court on Monday, July 1, on four charges, including raping a girl under 13 years old, two charges of assaulting a child under 13 years old and assaulting a child under 13 by penetration.

Manning, of Edward Street, Grantham appeared in Lincoln Crown Court on Monday, February 5, and again on February 9, when two charges were added.

The trial is set to last for five days.