Sex assault trial date set for former council leader

A date has been set for the trial of a former council leader in Leicestershire, who is accused of sexually assaulting a woman.

Philip Allnatt, from Melton Mowbray, appeared at Leicester Crown Court on Monday, charged with sexual assault in February.

The 76-year-old was the leader of Melton Borough Council from May 2023 and announced he would step down as leader in April. He currently represents the Melton Egerton ward.

At the court hearing, Allnatt spoke only to confirm his name and to deny the charge. A three-day trial was listed to start on 3 April 2028.

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