The trial of a former scout leader from Burnham, accused of over thirty sexual offences against children, will start this afternoon.

54 year old David Burland is charged - among other things - with indecent assault, gross indecency, inciting a boy to engage in sexual activity and indecent exposure.

He was suspended by the Scout Association after the allegations surfaced a year ago.

His trial at Taunton Crown Court is expected to last two weeks.