An 86-YEAR-OLD Belfast man is to stand trial accused of indecently assaulting his brother more than 60 years ago, a judge has ordered.
The pensioner, who is not being named to protect the alleged victim's identity, appeared before the city's Magistrates Court yesterday to face four charges.
He is accused of committing the indecent assaults between January 1, 1956 and January 1, 1958.
Due to the man's apparent frailty, District Judge Fiona Bagnall permitted him to remain outside the dock for the preliminary enquiry.
A defence solicitor stood beside him to provide explanations throughout the brief hearing.
The accused spoke only to confirm that he understood the allegations against him.
He declined to give any evidence or call witnesses at this stage.
The man was bailed until the court case begins.
A date for the trial at Belfast Crown Court has not yet been set.
