A man accused of sexually abusing two brothers over eight years is to face a retrial – but not until next September.Christopher Allen, aged 58, faced a jury earlier this month but the panel failed to agree verdicts.The Crown Prosecution Service has decided to press for a new trial after speaking to the complainants.The case was called back to Plymouth Crown Court.Allen, who is in poor health and is sensitive to light, was excused and did not attend the latest hearing.The former carpet...
