A man facing charges of child abuse dating back almost a decade will appear in court today.
The 64-year-old man from Northern Ireland faces a string of charges including rape, unlawful imprisonment and giving drugs or alcohol to children to gain carnal knowledge.
The offences are alleged to have occurred between 1998 and 2003 in Belfast, Coleraine, Lisburn and Newtownards.
He will appear at the Belfast Magistrates court.
PA
