A 66 year old Milford Haven man appeared at Swansea crown court today (Thursday) to deny sex offences going back several decades.

Gerald Picton, of Observatory Avenue, attended a plea and case management hearing before Judge Keith Thomas.

He denied raping a girl aged under 16 and indecently assaulting two other girls when they were aged under 13.

Picton, who was supported by crutches, was told he would face a five day trial starting on November 16.

He was granted bail meanwhile.