Men's Shed Fleetwood founder and ex-councillor Tony O’Neill pleads not guilty to rape charges

By Richard Hunt
Published 18th Jan 2023, 05:11 BST
Updated 18th Jan 2023, 12:58 BST
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A leading community figure in Fleetwood has denied charges of rape and various related offences after appearing at Preston Crown Court.

Tony O’Neill, 57, of The Esplanade, pleaded not guilty to four counts of rape of a female, two counts of assault occasioning actual bodily harm and a charge of burglary in a dwelling with intent to rape.

The defendant will now face trial at the court and was unconditionally bailed until his next hearing, after his appearance there yesterday (Tuesday January 17).

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