Colin Phillips charged with raping 13-year-old boy amid other sexual offences against children during 2022

By Layth Yousif 10th Nov 2022

Stevenage man charged with sexual offences against children
Stevenage man charged with sexual offences against children

A man has been charged with a series of sexual offences against children. 

Colin Phillips, aged 56, from Stevenage, was arrested on Thursday, November 3 and subsequently charged with the following offences, which took place between February and July this year: 

Rape of a boy under 13. 

Two counts of sexual assault by touching of a boy under 13. 

Sexual assault by touching of a girl under 13. 

Engaging in sexual activity with a boy under 13. 

Engaging in sexual activity with a girl under 13. 

He appeared at St Albans Magistrates' Court today (Wednesday 9 November) where he was remanded in custody. He is due to next appear at St Albans Crown Court on Monday, December 12. 

     

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