Former Corrie actor in court on child sex charges
Former Coronation Street actor Andrew Lancel has appeared at court over historic child sex offences.
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Former Corrie actor to appear at Crown Court next year charged with sex offences
The case of a former Coronation Street actor charged with historic child sex offences has been sent to Crown Court.
Andrew Lancel, 42, was charged last month under his real name Andrew Watkinson and was listed to appear at South Sefton Magistrates' Court in Liverpool tomorrow.
However, a court official confirmed today that the case had already been dealt with and had now been sent to Liverpool Crown Court on April 15 next year.
Watkinson, who has been granted bail, faces five counts of indecent assault on a child under 16, Merseyside Police said.
The actor, from Gateacre in Liverpool, is best known for his role as Frank Foster in the ITV soap.
Merseyside Police said Watkinson has been charged under the Sexual Offences Act 2003.
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Former Coronation Street actor charged with child sex offences
Former Coronation Street actor Andrew Lancel has been charged with historic child sex offences, police have said.
The 42-year-old, charged yesterday under his real name Andrew Watkinson, will appear in court later this month to face five counts of indecent assault on a child under 16, Merseyside Police said.
The actor, from Gateacre in Liverpool, is best known for his appearance as Frank Foster in the ITV soap Coronation Street.
He has been bailed to appear at South Sefton Magistrates' Court on Wednesday, December 19.
Merseyside Police said Watkinson has been charged under the Sexual Offences Act 2003.
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