AN elderly man who is on trial for an alleged historic child sex crime will offer no evidence in his defence.

Edward Price, 78, is on trial at Reading Crown Court for the alleged offences which are said to have occurred between 1991 and 1992.

The elderly man, who would have been in his late 40s at the time, has been charged with two counts of indecent assault on a girl under 14 between September 9, 1991 and December 21, 1991.

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He is also charged with two counts of indecent assault on a girl under 16 between December 21, 1991 and December 21, 1992.

Price, of Millwey Avenue in Axminster, Devon, admits that there was a sexual relationship but that the woman, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was of age.

The offences are alleged to have happened in Reading. Taking to the witness stand, the woman told the jury that she was ‘definitely 14 years of age’ when the sexual relationship took place.

She also alleged that Price took inappropriate photographs of her.

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During the trial on Monday (July 17), the prosecution case concluded. When asked by Judge Emma Nott if the defence case will be started, Price’s lawyer confirmed he will be offering no evidence.

The jury is now due to retire soon.