Doctor denies sexually assaulting woman

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Dr John O'Connell appeared at Reading Crown Court where he pleaded not guilty

A Sheffield doctor has denied sexually assaulting a woman in Berkshire.

Dr John O'Connell, who runs The Sheffield Clinic in the city's Broomhall area, is accused of committing the offence in Hungerford in October 2024.

The 64-year-old appeared at Reading Crown Court on Monday and entered a not guilty plea.

A trial date has been set for 11 February 2027 at the same court.

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