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Woodstock mayor makes brief court appearance

Trevor Birtch appears virtually at an Oxford County council meeting on May 11, 2022. (Source: Oxford County) Trevor Birtch appears virtually at an Oxford County council meeting on May 11, 2022. (Source: Oxford County)
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The case against Trevor Birtch, the 47-year-old mayor of Woodstock, was in court again Monday morning in London, Ont.

Birtch — who is facing several charges alleging sexual assault and assault involving two women — appeared via Zoom.

A ban on publication was placed on evidence heard in the case.

The matter has now been put over until August 22.

Birtch is currently on paid leave. 

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