Lack of jurors delays US airman rape trial

US airman Kieran Lee Bogstad, based at RAF Croughton, is accused of rape

The trial of a US military serviceman accused of rape has been delayed for a year because of a lack of jurors, a court has been told.

Keiran Lee Bogstad, 23, appeared at Northampton Crown Court, where his trial was due to start earlier this week.

He is accused of raping a British citizen three times at RAF Croughton in Northamptonshire, between November 2020 and February 2021.

Mr Bogstad, of RAF Croughton, pleaded not guilty at a hearing in August last year.

Adjourning the proceedings, Judge Rebecca Crane told him: "I am sorry your trial couldn't be dealt with this week. This case will be re-listed for 15 September next year."

Mr Bogstad was granted conditional bail.