Former president of Athletics Northern Ireland denies child sex offences

A former president of Athletics Northern Ireland has pleaded not guilty to two child sex offences, including engaging in sexual activity with a child and sexual touching of a child.

Gerry Carson, 84, from Kingsway, Dunmurry in County Antrim, appeared at Belfast Crown Court on Thursday.

At the hearing, Carson pleaded guilty to two counts of stalking.

The judge said a trial will take place on the 30 November and should last around two to three days.

Standing in the dock the former Athletics Northern Ireland boss was asked, are you Gerry Carson, to which he replied: "Yes. "

The judge told Carson that he would "remain on bail on the same terms you presently enjoy".