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Emmerdale star attends rape hearing

Freeman - Accused of rape
Freeman - Accused of rape

Five people have testified at a preliminary hearing against 'Emmerdale' actor Ben Freeman, who is charged with rape in Barbados.

Police say the prosecution witnesses include police officers and staff at the hotel where the alleged attack took place last November.

The 26 year-old, who plays Scott Windsor in the ITV soap, is currently taking a break from the series to fight the allegations.

Freeman, 26, attended the hearing but did not enter a plea.

The preliminary hearing determines if there is enough evidence for a trial.

A British woman, aged 16, has accused Mr Freeman of sexually assaulting her while the actor was on holiday at the Almond Beach Village resort.

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