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A 40-year-old religious teacher has appeared in court charged with indecently assaulting a girl under the age of 13.
Suleman Maknojioa faces five allegations that he intentionally sexually touched the girl, who was receiving private tuition from him.
Blackburn magistrates were told the assaults were alleged to have taken place in front of two other children, who were also being taught by Maknojioa.