Man to stand trial after pleading not guilty to non-recent indecent assault offences

A man is due to stand trial after pleading not guilty to non-recent indecent assault offences.

David Hoskins, aged 75 and of Ryelands Road in Stonehouse, appeared at Gloucester Crown Court on Monday (7 July) where he pleaded not guilty to seven counts of indecent assault on two boys under the age of 14.

The offences are alleged to have taken place in Stonehouse, Gloucestershire and Margate, Kent between 1966 to 1971 and 1992 to 1999.

Hoskins has been released on bail and is due to appear at Gloucester Crown Court for trial in December 2026.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Gloucestershire Police by calling 101 and quoting crime number 41299/22.

If you’ve been a victim of sexual assault, either recent or non-recent, help is available. Police have specially trained officers who can provide support and investigate these type of offences.

The Gloucestershire Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre supports people dealing with the effects of rape and sexual abuse and more information can be found on their website: www.glosrasac.org/ 

A Gloucestershire Constabulary spokesperson said: "We would like to remind all concerned that proceedings against Hoskins are now active, and he has the right to a fair trial. There should be no reporting, commentary, or sharing of information online which could in any way prejudice these proceedings."