A 90-YEAR-OLD has appeared in court on historical sex abuse charges against a young boy.
Vincent Lewis, of Annagher Road in Coalisland in Co Tyrone, but who is currently in custody, is accused of indecently assaulting the child on dates between 1983 and 1985.
Lewis is also accused of committing an act of gross indecency.
A police officer told Dungannon Magistrates Court the charges could be connected to the accused.
Lewis, dressed in a brown coat and black trousers, spoke only to confirm his identity and that he understood the charges.
He struggled to stand whilst in the dock and appeared frail.
A defence solicitor said Lewis is currently a sentenced prisoner and asked for bail on the new charges to be revoked.
District Judge John Meehan agreed and ordered Lewis to appear again by videolink on May 9.
