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Ex-BBC Presenter Case Adjourned Over Fitness as He Faces 30+ Historic Sex Charges

The 79-year-old remains on conditional bail after denying allegations concerning four complainants from 1972 to 1990.

Overview

  • Brian Shuttlewood has entered not guilty pleas to more than 30 counts, including indecent assault, rape, gross indecency and child cruelty.
  • Leicester Crown Court postponed the January 6 trial because of health concerns, with an update on his fitness due on February 17.
  • The charges relate to incidents alleged to have occurred in Leicester, with some predating his employment at the BBC.
  • Prosecutors also allege possession of extreme pornographic images, which the defendant denies.
  • Shuttlewood worked for BBC Radio Leicester and other East Midlands stations between 1978 and 1995.