Four men facing a total of 40 historic sex offence charges, including former senior Northampton Conservative councillor Phil Larratt, appear in court
Four men facing a total of 40 historic sex offence charges, including former senior Northampton Conservative councillor Phil Larratt, appeared at Northampton Crown Court on Friday March 6.
Phil Larratt, aged 68, of Highfield Road, Abington, previously denied one count of indecent assault against a person over the age of 16, alleged to have taken place decades ago.
Larratt was previously the cabinet member for highways under the previous Tory-administration at West Northamptonshire Council.
Also charged is John Armer, aged 63, of Kettering Road, who pleaded not guilty to 30 counts, including several alleged indecent assaults against a child dating back several decades.
John Bandy, aged 88, also of Kettering Road, denied seven counts.
David Ball, aged 47, of Banks Street, Blackpool, pleaded not guilty to two charges.
The men last appeared in court in August 2025. All four men appeared in the dock once again together today during the short hearing. No pleas were entered and unconditional bail was granted.
The defendants were told today they must return on October 23 for another hearing.