Woman who says she was abused by sports coach was in ‘panic and shame’ after alleged incident (opens original article in a new tab)

A 79-year-old man faces 74 charges of sexually abusing four girls in the 1970s and 1980s. A second complainant described feeling 'in a state of panic and shame' after an alleged incident. The accused has pleaded not guilty to most charges but admitted guilt to five counts.

• A 79-year-old man is charged with 74 counts of sexually abusing four girls in the 1970s and 1980s.
• A second complainant described being in a state of panic and shame after an alleged incident involving inappropriate touching by the accused.
• The accused has pleaded not guilty to most charges but admitted guilt to five counts of indecent assault against one complainant.