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Nine men face Old Bailey trial over 'sex offences against girl, 14'

 
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Agency6 September 2013
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Nine men were set to go on trial at the Old Bailey today accused of sexual offences against a girl aged 14.

They face a series of charges including rape and conspiracy to have sexual activity with a child. They deny the charges.

The nine are Desmond Agyei, 23; Edward Kofi Edunya, 23; Perry Murray, 24; David Sarpong, 23; Adedeji Atitebi, 21; Austin Odisi, 24; Justin Maynard, 23; Olanrewaju Sonde, 24; and Thamsanqa Sibanda, 30. All were arrested following raids in and around London.

The eight-week trial had been set to start on Wednesday but was adjourned until today for legal reasons.

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