A Pembroke man accused of sexual assault was granted bail in Magistrates’ Court yesterday.

The 44-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, denied the charge, which alleged that he committed the offence in Southampton on Sunday.

Senior Magistrate Juan Wolffe set bail at $3,000 with a like surety on the condition that the defendant have no contact with the complainant and the prosecution witnesses.

The accused elected to be tried in Magistrates’ Court and a trial date was set for August 26.

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