A former GP is to stand trial on multiple abuse charges spanning almost 20 years.

Gregory Manson appeared at Canterbury Crown Court today where he pleaded not guilty to 18 offences of sexual assault and six of indecent assault in respect of nine alleged victims.

The 55-year-old, of Tower Way, Canterbury, is accused of carrying out the abuse between October 1998 and September 2017 when he worked as a GP in the city.

His trial, which is estimated to last five weeks, is due to start on November 5.

Manson was released by Judge Simon Taylor KC on unconditional bail.