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Bob Higgins: Ex-Saints coach faces child abuse charges | Bob 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. | A former Southampton Football Club youth coach has appeared in court facing historical child abuse charges. |
Bob Higgins, 64, appeared at Southampton Magistrates' Court charged with 65 counts of indecent assault against 23 boys all aged under 17. | Bob Higgins, 64, 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, whose first name is Robert, from Southampton, indicated he would plead not guilty to the alleged offences. | |
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. |