Male Model Denies Spiking Nightclub Girl's Drink With 'E'

Not Guilty Plea: Riches

A male model, accused of trying to drug a young woman at a landmark club owned by Sir Richard Branson so he could sexually assault her, has denied the charge.

Matthew Riches, 29, of Sherwood Way, Epsom appeared at Isleworth Crown Court this week for a plea and case management hearing. 

He is accused of secretly spiking the woman's drink with MDMA - more commonly known as ecstasy.

He is charged that on August 2, last year at with intent to stupefy or overpower to allow sexual activity he administered MDMA to the woman, without her consent  so as to allow any person to engage in sexual activity with her.

The incident occurred at the Roof Gardens, Kensington High Street, Kensington.

Riches entered a not guilty plea to the count and was bailed to return for trial on August 10.