10/01/2006

Accused denies sex attack charges

A 27-year-old man has appeared in Omagh Magistrates Court today charged with the rape of a 72-year-old woman.

Robert John Clyde, of Johnston Terrace, in County Tyrone, was remanded in custody when he appeared in Court.

He was charged with having unlawful sexual intercourse with the pensioner at her home in the early hours of Sunday morning.

A detective constable told the court that when charged, Clyde replied "not guilty".

The constable told the court she believed she could connect the defendant to the charge.

Mr Clyde, who spoke only to confirm his name and that he understood the charge, was remanded in custody until February 7 to appear at the same court via a video link.

(EF/SP)

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