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Oxford – Ex-childminder to face trial after alleged rape of toddler
Philip Foster, of Headington, was previously on trial at Oxford Crown Court.
The 49-year-old was charged with one count of inciting a female child to engage in sexual activity between August 1, 2022 and December 21, 2023.
He was also charged with rape of a female child during the same time period.
Foster pleaded not guilty to the allegations.
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The court heard that Foster was working as a childminder at the time of the offence.
On Tuesday, April 7, a jury found him guilty of inciting a female child to engage in sexual activity. It could not reach a verdict on the charge of rape.
On April 14, Foster appeared on a video link from HMP Bullingdon after he was remanded in custody following his conviction.
It was confirmed that Foster will face a retrial on the rape count on October 26 this year.