Matthew Holder, 30, of Monnow Way, Bettws, Newport, pleaded not guilty to two counts of rape during a hearing held at the city’s crown court (Image: Newsquest)
A MAN faces a trial early next year after he pleaded not guilty to two allegations of rape.
Matthew Holder, 30, of Monnow Way, Bettws, Newport, denied the charges during a hearing held at the city’s crown court.
The defendant is accused of committing rape on May 2, 2021 and August 7 this year.
A trial date of February 6, 2023 was set.
Holder was remanded in custody.
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