Former sports coach attempted to rape girl at summer camp over 50 years ago, court hears (opens original article in a new tab)

A former sports coach is on trial for alleged sexual abuse of four girls in the 1970s and 1980s, with the prosecution alleging various forms of abuse including attempted rape.

• A 79-year-old man is on trial for 74 counts of sexually abusing four girls in the 1970s and 1980s.
• The prosecution alleges the abuse included kissing, inappropriate touching, digital penetration, forced oral sex, and attempted rape.
• The man has pleaded guilty to five counts of indecent assault against one complainant but is not guilty to the remaining charges.