Watanobbi: Warren Ross to face trial over historic child abuse charges
A man will face trial in Gosford District Court for the alleged abuse of two young girls in 2011.
Central Coast
Don't miss out on the headlines from Central Coast. Followed categories will be added to My News.
Warren James Ross will face trial in October after pleading not guilty to three counts of common assault in Gosford District Court.
The 37-year-old was arraigned on Friday where he pleaded not guilty to assaulting two young girls between June 1 and August 31 in 2011 at Watanobbi.
His barrister filed an application to have the trial heard before a judge alone, telling the court there was “a lot of legal concerns that would affect a jury but would not affect a judge”.
The court heard the trial would be listed for five days but could be shorter if it was before a judge alone.
Appearing from Goulburn Correctional Centre, Ross took notes and said nothing during his matter’s brief mention.
Judge Tanya Bright set the matter down for pre-trial argument on August 13 and fixed a trial date for October 6.