Jury unable to reach verdict in trial of former Wisbech mayor charged with rape

By Stephen Briggs
Published 26th Oct 2022, 16:12 BST
Updated 26th Oct 2022, 16:53 BST
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Aigars Balsevics denies two counts of rape

The jury in a trial of a former Wisbech Mayor have been unable to reach a verdict.

Aigars Balsevics (41) of Burcroft Road, Wisbech, who was mayor in 2020/21, denies two counts of rape, with the alleged offences said to have occurred last year.

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A trial has been taking place at Peterborough Crown Court, and today it was confirmed the jury were unable to reach a verdict.

The prosecution have until October 31 to decide whether a retrial will be held.