Local entertainer to stand trial
Local entertainer Robert Clothier appeared at Westminister Magistrates Court on April 24 charged with “allegedly arranging or facilitating the commission of a child sex offence”. Mr Clothier has been ordered to stand trial at Southwark Crown Court where he will appear on May 31. An application for b

Local entertainer Robert Clothier appeared at Westminister Magistrates Court on April 24 charged with “allegedly arranging or facilitating the commission of a child sex offence”.
Mr Clothier has been ordered to stand trial at Southwark Crown Court where he will appear on May 31.
An application for bail was refused and he remains on remand while awaiting trial.
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