A CWMBRAN man has been found not guilty of all allegations of abuse against a child under 16.

David Jeffries, aged 59, of Orchid Court, was on trial at Newport Crown Court.

He faced seven allegations including three counts of indecent assault of a child under 12, one count of sexual activity with a child under 13, two counts of sexual activity with a child under 16 and one count of engaging in sexual activity in the presence of a child.

The jury returned a verdict of not guilty to all charges.