A 24-year-old man has appeared at Norwich Crown Court accused of the rape of a woman in a tiny Norfolk village last year. The defendant, Kyle Currie, of Old Turnpike Road, Roughton, near Cromer, entered a plea of not guilty when he attended court on Thursday, 30 July.
Allegation and court timetable
The charge relates to an incident said to have taken place in Suffield — a village between Cromer and Aylsham — on 30 August 2024. Because of legal restrictions, the complainant cannot be identified.
Judge Anthony Bate set a trial date for 25 September 2028. The trial has been listed to last for up to six days.
Legal representation
The prosecution in the case is being conducted by Chris Youell, while Andrew Oliver is representing Mr Currie.
- Defendant: Kyle Currie, 24
- Alleged offence date: 30 August 2024
- Location: Suffield (between Cromer and Aylsham)
- Court appearance: Norwich Crown Court, 30 July
- Plea: Not guilty
- Trial date: 25 September 2028 (up to six days)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Defendant | Kyle Currie, 24 |
| Allegation | Rape of a woman (complainant anonymised) |
| Location | Suffield (village between Cromer and Aylsham) |
| Next court step | Trial fixed for 25 September 2028 |
The case was briefly heard at Norwich Crown Court; no further details were disclosed at the hearing. As standard in such proceedings, reporting is constrained to avoid identifying the alleged victim and to protect the integrity of any future trial. Members of the public with information about incidents in the area are usually encouraged to contact Norfolk Constabulary, while anyone affected by sexual assault can seek support from specialist local and national services.
The listing of a trial several years after the alleged incident reflects court scheduling and case preparation processes. Interested local residents should expect the matter to return to the Norfolk court programme in September, when the prosecution and defence will present their cases.
