Rape charge pensioner to stand trial later this year
A trial date has been set for a 65-year-old man accused of rape.
Jeffrey Waite, who police say is from the Hartlepool area, was due to stand trial in 2016.
He failed to turn up at court, and a warrant was issued for his arrest.
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Hide AdPolice then traced Waite to Spain, where he was arrested before being brought back to this country last week.
During a short preliminary hearing at Teesside Crown Court, Waite indicated he denied the allegations against him.
A judge set a trial date of September 17 and the case was adjourned.
Waite was remanded in custody in the meantime.