A 59-YEAR-OLD Askam man will stand trial accused of sexual assault.

George Cockin, of Duddon View, appeared before Furness Magistrates’ Court yesterday.

It has been alleged he sexually assaulted a girl between January 1 1972 and December 31 1974.

He pleaded not guilty to the charge and will next appear before Preston Crown Court on October 2.

Cockin was given conditional bail.