A 15-year-old boy has pleaded not guilty to charges of sexual assault connected to a series of incidents in Seven Kings.
The teenager, who has not been named due to his age, has been remanded on unconditional bail until his next appearance at Barkingside Magistrates' Court on August 8.
The 15-year-old was arrested on March 13 and charged the following day with three counts of sexual assault.
A not guilty plea has now been entered.
Police investigating a number of reported sexual assaults, alleged to have happened between December 2021 and February this year, are appealing for victims to come forward.
Officers have received reports of at least five incidents in the areas surrounding Aldborough Road North.
Any witnesses or anyone with any information should call 101 or tweet @MetCC quoting 4404426/22.
Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org.
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