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Coronation Street's William Roache appears in court on rape charge | Coronation Street's William Roache appears in court on rape charge |
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Coronation Street star William Roache has appeared in court accused of raping a 15-year-old girl in the 1960s. | Coronation Street star William Roache has appeared in court accused of raping a 15-year-old girl in the 1960s. |
Mr Roache, 81, was arrested at his home in Wilmslow, Cheshire, on 1 May and was later charged with two counts of rape against his alleged victim in 1967. | Mr Roache, 81, was arrested at his home in Wilmslow, Cheshire, on 1 May and was later charged with two counts of rape against his alleged victim in 1967. |
The actor, who has played Ken Barlow in the soap since its launch in 1960, has said he strenuously denies the charges. | The actor, who has played Ken Barlow in the soap since its launch in 1960, has said he strenuously denies the charges. |
He appeared at Preston Magistrates' Court and his case was committed to crown court for a hearing on 10 June. | |
An ITV spokesman said the actor would not be appearing in Coronation Street until legal proceedings were concluded. | An ITV spokesman said the actor would not be appearing in Coronation Street until legal proceedings were concluded. |
Mr Roache has an award from Guinness World Records for being the world's longest-serving soap actor, having appeared in Coronation Street since its first episode. | Mr Roache has an award from Guinness World Records for being the world's longest-serving soap actor, having appeared in Coronation Street since its first episode. |
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