A MAN accused of sexually abusing boys said yesterday he had never indecently assaulted them.
Russel Hall, 44, of East Terrace, Hesleden, east Durham, is on trial at Teesside Crown Court accused of nine charges of indecent assault against a male. He denies all the charges, which relate to three boys.
He told the jury he had never done anything sexual to the boys or threatened them with violence.
Shaun Dodds, prosecuting, said earlier it was alleged Mr Hall had inappropriately touched the children and had threatened violence.
The jury is due to retire today
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