Man to face trial after denying offence of rape

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A Longridge man will stand trial next year after denying an offence of rape allegedly taking place in Blackpool.

Kyle Jenkinson, 27, appeared at Preston Crown Court on Tuesday (April 8) charged with the single offence. Jenkinson, of Wellbrow Drive, Longridge, is accused of raping a woman in Blackpool in October 2023. He was bailed ahead of a pre-trial review on April 2 next year.

A trial date was set for June 15, 2026..