Rishton woman denies alleged sexual assault in Surrey

Guildford Crown Court <i>(Image: Google Maps)</i>
Guildford Crown Court (Image: Google Maps)
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A Rishton woman will stand trial after denying a charge of sexual assault.

Lily Pickard, 32, appeared at Guildford Crown Court on Monday (September 21) charged with one count of sexual assault of a female.

Pickard, of Blackburn Road, is accused of touching a woman in a sexual manner in July of last year in Chertsey, Surrey.

A further case management hearing will take place on November 27 of this year.

Pickard was bailed ahead of a trial on June 19, 2028, which is scheduled to last between three and four days.

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