Ron Bencze suspended with pay, vows to defend himself

Bencze has been charged with five sex offences involving someone under 16-years old
 

Global TV reporter Ron Bencze has been suspended with pay after being charged with five sex offences.

The Crown says the acts are said to have occurred between March 2001 and January of this year and involve someone under the age of 16.

In a statement, Global news director Ian Haysom says Bencze has said he "will vigorously defend himself against the charges" and they are not able to comment further.

Bencze is due back in court in early February.