An elderly man has rejected numerous sexual abuse claims dating back half a century.

Anthony Kent, residing at Ferry Walk in Abingdon, attended Oxford Crown Court on Thursday, April 23.

The 83-year-old faces 17 charges concerning incidents allegedly occurring from 1970 to 1975.

All charges involve a single alleged victim, who was between six and ten years old during the relevant period.

He faces five rape charges, five indecent assault charges, and seven charges of indecency involving a child.

The court was informed that because Kent uses a wheelchair, the case could not proceed at Oxford Crown Court.

Consequently, a hearing was scheduled for Friday, June 12 to facilitate transferring the matter to a different court.

Kent was granted conditional bail, prohibiting any contact with the complainant.