Trial date set

A TRIAL date has been set for the chairman of former Oldham Town FC Ken Hughes who is charged with six counts of indecently assaulting a boy and two charges of inciting the same boy to commit an act of gross indecency.

Hughes (65) is also charged with three counts of causing or inciting a boy to engage in sexual activity and three offences of engaging in sexual activity with a boy. A plea hearing has been scheduled for February 12 at Manchester’s Minshull Street Crown Court. The trial is due to start on March 15.