Barry George, 65, appeared at the Old Bailey accused of rape and indecent assault against a 14-year-old in 1987 - he was acquitted of murdering Crimewatch presenter Jill Dando in 2008 Barry George was cleared of Jill Dando's murder (Image: PHILIP COBURN)

Barry George, the man previously acquitted of the murder of TV presenter Jill Dando, has been accused of raping a 14 year old girl 38 years ago.

The 65-year-old, from County Cork in the Republic of Ireland, faces charges of rape and two counts of indecent assault against the same minor, who cannot be named for legal reasons. The alleged incidents are said to have occurred in the Hammersmith and Fulham area of west London between September 6 and 12, 1987. Today (November 26), George appeared at the Old Bailey via video link from D

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