Mar 6, 2021
A Shropshire man accused of 18 sexual offences against seven women defended his behaviour as "just banter" when challenged about it, a court heard.
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Richard Forsyth pushed one victim down onto a bed and also picked her up "like a bride" without her consent, Shrewsbury Crown Court was told.
Forsyth, 32, of Brookfield Close, Weston Rhyn, denies charges of rape, attempted rape, assault by penetration and sexual assault against several women. His alleged victims have been giving evidence to his trial this week.
One of the complainants, none of whom can be identified for legal reasons, said under cross-examination on Friday that on one occasion last year Forsyth pushed her onto a bed and sexually assaulted her.