A Burnham scout leader claims the sexual abuse accustations levelled at him are a 'complete invention'.

David Burland's appearing at Taunton Crown Court, and denies a total of 33 charges - including ten counts of indecent assault, four of gross indecency and six of inciting a boy to engage in sexual activity.

The 54 year old was suspended in January 2010 after the allegations, said to take place over a 23 year period, emerged.