MAN APPEARS IN COURT OVER ALLEGED SEXUAL OFFENCES AGAINST GIRL UNDER 13
Adrian Bowden appeared before Salisbury Magistrates Court on May 19, 2025, for his first hearing.The 2023 case involves accusations of touching a girl under 13 with the intent to cause sexual activity, as outlined under the Sexual Offences Act 2003.
The court was told Bowden faces allegations of assault and incitement related to a girl under the age of 13, with no allegations of penetration involved.
The case was registered under reference 54DD0076323.
Defence representatives entered a plea of not guilty, and a trial date was set.
Bowden was granted bail pending further proceedings at Crown Court.
The court emphasised the seriousness of the offence, which is subject to the proper judicial process.
No further details of the case or the victim were disclosed during the hearing.
The case continues as legal proceedings proceed through the justice system.
