Spectator journalist Taki Theodoracopulos to face trial for alleged attempted rape in 2009

Greek-born 86-year-old, who denies the charge, to go on trial in Switzerland, where offence is alleged to have occurred

The journalist Taki Theodoracopulos is facing trial in Switzerland after being charged with attempted rape.

The 86-year-old, who writes a column for the Spectator, was charged in February over the alleged incident in 2009.