A Salisbury man is standing trial for a sexual offence.

Phillip Southgate, 47, is charged with engaging in sexual activity with a woman without her consent.

Southgate has denied the offence which allegedly took place on July, 7 2018.

Today (May 4), a jury was sworn in at Salisbury Crown Court.

Southgate only spoke to confirm his name.

The trial continues.

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