Former Sellafield worker and Millom taxi driver accused of sex offences against boy A RETIRED taxi driver is on trial accused of sexually abusing a young boy two decades ago.
John Stephens, 69, denies six counts of gross indecency with a child, who was under 14 at the time he claims he was abused.
At the opening of the trial at Preston Crown Court, the alleged victim, who cannot be named for legal reasons, claims Stephens would abuse him on an almost weekly basis.
Following his arrest on suspicion of historic sex offences, Stephens denied ever being alone with the boy, insisting the boy’s mum or another adult would always be there.
When the interviewing officer told him about the allegations that had been made against him, Stephens replied: “Definitely not. I don’t know where you have got that from.”
Stephens admitted he knew the youngster and would be “playful” with the lad but said he did not buy him sweets.
He denied having any sexual interest in young boys.
The boy’s mum told the police she had been concerned a tickling game had been inappropriate on one occasion, but dismissed her concerns as Stephens being jokey with her son.
Stephens, of Holborn Hill, Millom, denies six counts of gross indecency with a child.
He said he worked as a taxi driver in the Haverigg area at weekends and would go out on fares whenever a call came in.
During the week he worked at Sellafield, but worked as a driver at the weekends for something to do, as he did not drink or go to pubs.
He told police he could see no reason why the man and his mum would lie.
He said: “It’s like it has all been a big dream.”
The trial continues at Preston Crown Court.
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If he did this lets hope he stays inside for the rest of his days
