The trial of a teacher at a primary school in Cheshunt accused of inappropriately touching two children started today (Monday, January 15).
Alexander Eldridge, 33, of Windsor Drive, Hertford, is charged with two counts of sexually assaulting a child under the age of 13 by touching, as well as outraging public decency by taking pictures of children.
He is also charged with three counts of making indecent images of children, relating to both moving images and still images - one category B moving image and 17 category C still images.
Eldridge pleaded not guilty to all charges and a jury was sworn in at St Albans Crown Court today ahead of his trial.
The trial, which is expected to last until next week, will continue tomorrow (January 16) with opening statements and evidence from witnesses.
Eldridge has been released on conditional bail.
Sarah Morris is prosecuting the case for the Crown, while Jon Swain is defending Eldridge.
Judge Warner is preceding over the trial.
He has been suspended from his position at the school in Cheshunt while the investigation continues.