A couple from Chelmondiston that have denied dishonestly handling payments meant for the care of their disabled son will not have their case heard until next year.

Simon and Rebecca Toloui, of Main Road, Chelmondiston deny fraud by abuse of power in regard to offences which are alleged to have taken place between June 28, 2015, and March 1, 2019.

A case management hearing at Ipswich Crown Court yesterday heard how a number of payments the couple received from Suffolk Independent Living, a direct payment support service operated by Suffolk County Council, were not used as intended for the care of their disabled son.

Simon, 65 and Rebecca 58, were told that the trial which was meant to have taken place this year but has now been adjourned until November next year.