Pensioner accused of raping girl under 13

A pensioner accused of historical sex crimes against children has appeared in court. Geoffrey Gains, 77, is said to have raped a girl under the age of 13 between April 2008 to 2010. He is also charged with attempting to rape a girl. Wearing a red shirt and grey suit, Gains spoke to confirm his name and address at Highbury Corner Magistrates Court. The OAP’s lawyer Oliver Dean said: ‘I am here for Mr Gains. He is in his 70s….