Former president of Doncaster Labour group pleads not guilty to attempted rape accusations

Finn Smith
By Finn Smith

Senior Reporter

Published 27th Oct 2026, 11:12 GMT

A trial date has now been set

The former president of Doncaster Central’s Labour branch appeared in court in Sheffield today to deny sex offences.

Allan Hornsby appeared at Sheffield Crown Court on Tuesday, October 27, facing one count of attempted rape and another of attempted sexual assault.

Former president of the Doncaster Labour Party Allan Hornsby leaves Sheffield Magistrates’ Court (September 29, 2026). He is charged with one count of attempted rape and one count of sexual assaultplaceholder image
Former president of the Doncaster Labour Party Allan Hornsby leaves Sheffield Magistrates’ Court (September 29, 2026). He is charged with one count of attempted rape and one count of sexual assault | S70 Media

The 77-year-old is facing charges relating to incidents alleged to have taken place in March 2025.

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Hornsby, of Florence Avenue, Balby, appeared in the dock in a grey suit with a white shirt and pleaded not guilty to both charges.

A trial date was set for summer 2027.

He has been released on bail.

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