Cardiff Crown Court (Image: PA)
A MAN is to go on trial later this year after being charged with the rape of a 14-year-old girl.
Michael Ashton, aged 18, of Nantgarw Road, Caerphilly, denies sexually assaulting her in Newport last December.
The defendant pleaded not guilty during a hearing at Cardiff Crown Court and is due to stand trial on September 18.
Ashton was remanded in custody.
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