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R v John Leslie – Historic Sexual Assault at Southwark Crown Court – 2020

Grant Ambridge and Andy Rootsey represented the former Blue Peter presenter who was on trial after being accused of an historic sexual assault when allegedly grabbing a woman’s breast at a Christmas party in Soho in 2008.

After just 23 minutes of deliberations the Jury returned a unanimous Not Guilty verdict following the week-long trial. Gudrun Young KC of 2 Hare Court Chambers instructed Counsel.

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Sexual Offences

R v M – Rape, false imprisonment, sexual assault at Inner London Crown Court – 2024

Andy’s client was unanimously acquitted by a Jury sitting at Inner London Crown Court , on an Indictment including counts of rape and false imprisonment.

R v B Historic sex offences with a girl under 13 at Woolwich Crown Court – 2024

Andy is instructed to act on behalf of is client who is alleged to have engaged in sexual intercourse with a child (a neighbour) under the age of 13 years on the early 1970s.

R v L – Historic and recent sexual assault at Harrow Crown Court – 2024

Andy is instructed to act on behalf of his client who faces allegations of sexual assault, both historic and recent from three complainants.

R v K – Sexual Assault at Southwark Crown Court – 2024

Andy is instructed to represent a Harley Street doctor who faces re-trial in relation to 8 counts of sexual assault against an office administrator after the Jury were discharged at the original trial.

Historic Sexual abuse – No Further Action – No Charges brought – 2023

Andy was instructed in a sensitive and complex case by a grandparent who was alleged to have committed offences of sexual assault by penetration against a grandchild over a decade prior, when the complainant was still a child.

R v H – Historic child sexual abuse at Guildford Crown Court – 2023

Andy was instructed to act for his client at his re-trial in relation to historic sexual abuse allegations, including sexual assault and assault by penetration made against him by his stepdaughter. The abuse was alleged to have taken place when the complainant was aged 11-13 years old.