A man has denied the ill-treatment of three people in his care when he appeared at Norwich Crown Court.

Roy Ridgewell, 31, of Cedar Court, Wymondham, pleaded not guilty to three counts of ill-treatment of residents who lacked mental capacity.

The offences allegedly took place between January 1 and May 17 this year, at Wymondham.

Chris Youell, appeared for the prosecution and Matthew McNiff appeared for the defence at the short hearing.

A trial is fixed for May 13, this year, and is expected to last about four days.

Recorder Ann Mulligan granted Ridgewell unconditional bail until his trial.