Coronation Street actor William Roache arrives at court - video

Tuesday, 14 Jan 2014

Coronation Street actor William Roache arrives at Preston crown court for the first day of his trial. He is accused of committing historic sexual offences against five girls, including two counts of rape. His security team moved photographers out of the way to allow the actor to make his way from his car into court. Roache denies all charges

Tuesday, 14 Jan 2014

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