St Albans man accused of sex with 13-year-old girl to face Crown Court trial
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St Albans man accused of sex with 13-year-old girl to face Crown Court trial
• The trial of Rukon Miah, St Albans, who is accused of having sexual intercourse with a 13-year-old girl has been sent to Crown Court.
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