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09/03/2020
Man Due In Court Over Alleged Child Sex Abuse
A man is due in court this morning, Monday 09 March, over the alleged sex abuse of a child.
The 31 year-old has been charged with two counts of causing or inciting a child under 13 to engage in sexual activity.
The charges follow a report to police in the Lurgan area on Thursday 05 March.
The suspect will appear before Lisburn Magistrates Court.
All charges will be reviewed by the PPS, as is normal procedure.
(JG/CM)
The 31 year-old has been charged with two counts of causing or inciting a child under 13 to engage in sexual activity.
The charges follow a report to police in the Lurgan area on Thursday 05 March.
The suspect will appear before Lisburn Magistrates Court.
All charges will be reviewed by the PPS, as is normal procedure.
(JG/CM)
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