Derry man who denies 24 sex offences told case will be heard in 2027
A man who has pleaded not guilty to 24 sex offences at Derry Crown Court has been told that it could be well into next year before his case is heard.
Shane Kyle (49) of Knockalla Park in the Galliagh area of Derry faces 22 charges of indecent assault on a female on dates between February 1, 1993 and January 31, 2007.
Kyle was also charged with two counts of gross indecency with or towards a child on dates between April 1, 1996 and August 9, 1997.
When all the charges were put to him, Kyle pleaded not guilty.
The court was told that the trial was expected to last between 6 to 8 days.
Judge Roseanne McCormick KC said that this case would not go ahead before early summer next year.
During the hearing on Wednesday, a date was set for May 5, 2027 and the defendant was released on continuing bail.