Overview
- Nathan Bennett, 30, denies 11 serious charges including rape, sexual assault and assault by penetration linked to the Partou King Street nursery in Bristol.
- Jurors heard CCTV showed his hand inside Child A’s trousers for about 25 seconds; he told police he was checking a pull-up after the child said his nappy hurt.
- Prosecutors say internal CCTV demonstrates grooming and predatory behaviour, while Bennett told police he does not have a sexual interest in children.
- A video interview with a three-year-old referred to as Child E was played to the jury, and the judge ruled there was no evidential value in cross-examining the child.
- The manager reported the February 26 incident and sent Bennett home after viewing the footage; earlier safeguarding concerns had been logged and the nursery later closed following a police investigation.