Ex-cycling coach in court on sex charges

A former West Australian Institute of Sport (WAIS) cycling coach has appeared in court over sex offences allegedly committed against teenagers.

Darryl Benson faced Joondalup Magistrates Court on Wednesday, charged with one count of indecently dealing with a child aged between 13 and 16, and six indecent assault offences.

Benson, 53, resigned from WAIS in May.

He is due to appear in Perth Magistrates Court in November.