Grove Rugby Club coach Tom Clipsham. Picture: Ric Mellis.
UPDATE - EVIDENCE FROM FIRST DAY OF THE TRIAL
(last updated Monday, October 22)
A RUGBY coach charged with raping a teenager at his home will begin his trial today.
Tom Clipsham, of Barwell, Wantage, is accused of attacking the 18-year-old girl at his house in March last year, but denies the charge.
The trial will be heard at Oxford Crown Court by Judge Maria Lamb.
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