Ex-Winchester mayor in court charged with sex assault at fireworks display
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Derek Green, 67, appeared at at Basingstoke Magistrates' Court
A former mayor has appeared in court charged with sexually assaulting a teenage girl at a fireworks display.
Derek Green, 67, is accused of touching the 16-year-old inappropriately over her clothing at the event on 5 November 2022 while attending as mayor of Winchester.
Appearing at Basingstoke Magistrates' Court, he indicated he would plead not guilty to the charge.
He was granted bail to appear at Winchester Crown Court in February.
Mr Green became the 823rd Mayor of Winchester when he was appointed to the position in May 2022.
Council documents show he was formally replaced in February 2023, having stepped down from the role following an extended period of personal leave.
The mayoralty of Winchester dates back to 1200, making it the second oldest in England.
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