A man charged with sex offences dating back 35 years will appear at Croydon Crown Court in the new year.

Walter Richard Parish, of Matlock Crescent, Sutton, faces 16 counts of indecent assault on children under the age of 14.

Mr Parish, aged 63, appeared at Sutton Magistrates’ Court on Friday, November 20.

Mr Parish must appear at Croydon Crown Court on January 5.

As part of his unconditional bail, Mr Parish was asked not to directly contact any of the four victims or their families.