A Chard man has appeared in court to deny two counts of rape.Michael Antony Edwards, 23, of Manor Close, was in the dock before Judge David Ticehurst at Taunton Crown Court today (Monday October 10).He was charged with the rape of a woman on two occasions in Chard. The offences were alleged to have taken place last year.During the preliminary hearing, Edwards spoke only to confirm his name, and to deny the charges against him.A trial date has been set for February 2 next year, and in the...
