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A judge has started summing up evidence in the long-running trial of three men who deny modern slavery crimes which allegedly centre on a Carlisle car wash.
Man to stand trial accused of rape and sexual assault
Gary Willerton, 43, appeared over a video link at Carlisle Crown Court this morning.
During a short hearing, Willerton faced two charges. One alleges the attempted rape of a female on February 24 last year, and the second alleges a sexual assault against the same complainant, which is said to have been committed on the same date.
Willerton pleaded not guilty to both charges when they were read to him by the court clerk.
He is now due to stand trial in front of a jury. This hearing is due to start on October 18 and, it is estimated, will last three to four days.