Co Down woman admits historic indecent assault against child

Pensioner still faces trial later this year after denying further alleged offences

ByAshleigh McDonaldSeptember 04, 2024 at 4:16pm BST

A pensioner from Co Down has been placed on the Sex Offenders Register after she admitted indecently assaulting a child four decades ago.

Hazel Templeton, from Ballyrainey Road in Comber, pleaded guilty to one charge committed against a male child but denied a further seven historical sexual offences and will stand trial later this year.

The 79-year old appeared at Belfast Crown Court and after confirming her identity, she was charged that on a date unknown between July 1 and August 31, 1984 she indecently assaulted the child.

When asked how she pleaded, Templeton replied “not guilty.”