Larkhall OAP pleads not guilty to sexual assault on three men

Jan 28 2010 Hamilton Advertiser

A pensioner has denied sexually assaulting three men at a pub in Larkhall.

Sixty-seven-year-old David Henderson pleaded not guilty to attacking the men on Monday at the Coach Inn in Church Street.

The accused, of The Cross, Larkhall, is alleged to have assaulted one of the men by seizing hold of his arm, and kissing and licking it.

He is also accused of assaulting another man by seizing hold of his buttocks and clothed private parts.

A third man was allegedly assaulted by the 67-year-old.

Henderson denies running towards the victim and punching his face and body.

The accused also faces a further charge of sexually-aggravated breach of the peace.

At Hamilton Sheriff Court on Tuesday, he pleaded not guilty to causing a disturbance by acting in a disorderly manner and repeatedly making remarks that were grossly offensive, indecent and obscene, to the alarm and annoyance of others.

Allowing bail, Sheriff Douglas Brown set a trial date of April 14.

An intermediate hearing is scheduled for March 17.