A former Burnham scout leader accused of sexually abusing children over a period of thirteen years is to face trial.

David Burland denies thirty-three charges, including indecent assault, sexual activity with a child and indecent exposure, alleged to have taken place between 1987 and 2010.

The fifty-three year old will appear in court again for a pre-trial hearing in November, and has been released on conditional bail until then.