Wednesday, 19 February 2025

Octogenarian Accused Of Historic Sex Offences

An octogenarian, accused of molesting a teenager decades ago, has appeared in court.

Raymond Hollis, 84, of Briar Close, Westbury, Wiltshire indicated he will fight the charges.


Currently in custody at HMP Bure, Hollis appeared via videolink at Croydon Magistrates’ Court.


He was not legally represented and complained: “There is no-one on my side. I haven’t seen no-one.


“I shall be pleading not guilty. I’m not going to run away am I?”


He is charged with committing buggery, without consent, with a male aged 16 year-old between April 17, 1968 and January 1, 1994 in the London Borough of Southwark.


He is further charged with two counts of indecently assaulting the same complainant in Southwark on or about April 17, 1984 and between April 17, 1984 and July 1, 1992.


Hollis is also charged with assault, with intent to commit buggery, on the same male in Southwark on or before April 17, 1989.


He was remanded in custody to appear at Inner London Crown Court on March 7.

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