Taxi driver in court accused of boy's rape

South Wales Evening Post

November 28, 2007 Wednesday

Taxi driver in court accused of boy's rape

A Swansea taxi driver has gone on trial accused of raping a boy.

Vincent Matthews pleaded not guilty when the case began yesterday at Swansea Crown Court.

Jurors were told that 44-year-old Matthews, of Cwrt Cilmeri, Morriston, was one of the owners of city firm Yellow Cabs.

Patrick Griffiths, prosecuting, said a police investigation was launched after the boy claimed he had been sexually attacked by the defendant.

Questioned by detectives after his arrest, Matthews said the rape allegation was a lie.

He insisted he was not sexually interested in children or men.

Played in court yesterday was a video recording made when the young complainant was first interviewed by the police about his alleged ordeal.

The case continues.