Longford rape trial ends, jury deciding man’s fate

The man – who cannot be named – stood trial in the Launceston Supreme Court this week charged with two counts of rape, one count of aggravated sexual assault and one count of indecent assault.

The charges stem from an incident with the woman on March 19 last year.

The man has not denied a sexual encounter with the woman that night, but said it was consensual.

The trial heard evidence from the alleged victim.