UPDATE: BBC Radio presenter Freddy Zap has appeared at Truro Crown court over assault and sexual assault charges.
Zapp, 62, of Dopps Terrace, Redruth, faces allegations of assault by beating a female and a charge of sexual assault against a female over the age of 16 in November.
He has pleaded not guilty to both charges, the court has confirmed, and while no trial date was set, it is expected to be in the summer months.
He was released on conditional bail.
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