Philip Anderson, a 49-year-old private music teacher from Gloucestershire, is set to face trial next year after pleading not guilty to multiple child sex offence charges.
He denies six counts of sexually assaulting a girl under the age of 13 by inappropriate touching. These charges stem from alleged incidents involving five girls over a four-year period at two schools in Gloucestershire where Anderson was employed.
In addition, Anderson faces two counts of sexual assault related to a girl he privately tutored at his home music studio.
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During a hearing at Gloucester Crown Court, Anderson confirmed his identity and entered his pleas but did not provide any further comments.
Judge Rupert Lowe scheduled the trial to begin on December 13, 2027, with an additional case management hearing set for October 26, 2024. Anderson, who resides in Dursley, Gloucestershire, was released on conditional bail pending trial.