Alleged rapist denies catalogue of abuse

A MAN carried out sexual acts — including rape — against an underage girl, a court was told.

Kenneth Plant (59), of High Greave Place, East Herringthorpe, denied six charges against a girl aged between 12 and 14 between 2014 and 2016.

His trial at Sheffield Crown Court opened yesterday (4).

Plant is accused of two charges of assault by penetration, two rapes, attempted rape and sexual assault against the same girl.

He denies all charges. The trial continues.