A woman from the Liverpool area is to face trial by jury after being accused of making a false allegation of rape.

 

Melinda Lawrence, 32, is charged with perverting the course of justice in February last year when she made the complaint to police. It is said that she made a false allegation of rape against William Rossi at the police station in Wootton Bassett on Friday, February 18.

 

Lawrence, of Egerton Park, Birkenhead, pleaded not guilty to the charge when she appeared before a judge at Swindon Crown Court. The case was adjourned to Tuesday July 18 when it is set down for a two to three-day trial before judge and jury.

 

Lawrence was released on unconditional bail to attend for her trial.