Man filmed boy, 14, while he showered, court hears

Andrew Mackenzie has pleaded not guilty to all the charges

A 55-year-old coffee shop owner accused of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old boy filmed the teenager in the shower, a court has heard.

Andrew Mackenzie, from Cardiff, is accused of four counts of sexual activity with a child on two separate occasions in May 2021.

In a interview with police, the boy, who cannot be named, said he was told Mr Mackenzie was "bragging that he has a video of me in the shower".

Mr Mackenzie denies all the charges.

The boy said he went into an annex behind Mr Mackenzie's shop Coffee & Cake twice in May 2021.

He said he saw "lots of cameras and a tripod" in the bedroom, but had not seen a camera in the shower.

He told detectives Mr Mackenzie kissed him and performed sex acts on him before discussing having sex with him.

He said Mr Mackenzie gave him £40 in coins and £60 in bank notes.

Earlier, the court was told forensic tests on Mr Mackenzie's duvet cover contained evidence of semen belonging to him and the boy.

In a pre-recorded cross examination, the boy said he told Mr Mackenzie he "needed to earn money" and wanted a new iPhone.

He said he "made it clear" he did not want to have sex, but would perform sex acts for money and a phone.

The boy also said he told Mr Mackenzie he was not over 18 when they met.

When asked by defence counsel Emma Harris if he told the police these things happened because he would not pay him or buy him a phone, the boy said no.

The boy's mum, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, said he initially denied knowing Mr Mackenzie, but she informed him she had been contacted by CID.

He then said he had been introduced to Mr Mackenzie by a friend and that the accused asked him about life at home, saying: "Don't worry, when you're 16 you can come and live with me.”

The woman said she urged her son to tell the police.

The trial continues.