Man denies rape of woman in Skegness park
Saad Gomaa, 33, today (Wednesday) appeared at Lincoln Crown Court where he pleaded not guilty to a single charge of rape through an Arabic interpreter.
Gomaa, formerly of an address in Skegness, was remanded to appear at Crown Court after appearing at Lincoln Magistrates’ Court last month.
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Hide AdHe is charged with raping the woman in Tower Gardens, Skegness, on 9 June.
Gomaa was represented by defence barrister Karen Walton and the Crown Prosecution Service were represented by David Webster.
Judge Simon Hirst adjourned the case for a trial at Crown Court beginning on 4 December.
The trial is estimated to last three days.
Gomaa, who was wearing a grey sweat shirt and jogging bottoms, was remanded into custody until his next court appearance.
Judge Hirst told Gomaa: "Your trial will be on 4 December."