Former Coronation Street star Andrew Lancel has denied six counts of indecent assault of a child under 15
Former 'Coronation Street' star Andrew Lancel has denied child sex allegations. The actor, who played Frank Foster in the ITV soap, has pleaded not guilty to six counts of indecent assault of a child under 15. Andrew, 42, was charged last November under his real name Andrew Watkinson. His wife, Louise, accompanied him to Liverpool Crown Court yesterday (15.04.13). The charges relate to one male victim, with the offences said to have taken place between 1993 and 1994, the court heard. Andrew - who also appeared as Detective Inspector Neil Manson in 'The Bill' - was granted bail until his trial starts on June 3. In December the actor quit a starring role in pantomime 'Sleeping Beauty' in Liverpool and vowed to clear his name. He left… (more)