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| Robert Higgins: Ex-Saints coach faces child abuse charges | Robert Higgins: Ex-Saints coach faces child abuse charges |
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| A former Southampton Football Club youth coach has appeared in court facing historical child abuse charges. | |
| Robert Higgins appeared at Southampton Magistrates' Court charged with 65 counts of indecent assault against 23 boys all aged under 17. | Robert Higgins appeared at Southampton Magistrates' Court charged with 65 counts of indecent assault against 23 boys all aged under 17. |
| The court heard the alleged offences date from between 1970 and 1996. | The court heard the alleged offences date from between 1970 and 1996. |
| Mr Higgins, 64, known as Bob, of Litchfield Road, Southampton, spoke to confirm his name, date of birth and address during the hearing. | |
| He was given unconditional bail until a hearing at Winchester Crown Court on 16 August. | He was given unconditional bail until a hearing at Winchester Crown Court on 16 August. |