Blackpool man admits breaching sex offence order by chatting to kids online - but denies rape plot

A Blackpool man appeared in Preston Crown Court on Tuesday to deny plotting to rape a child after he was caught engaging in inappropriate chats online.

By The Newsroom

Published 23rd Mar 2022, 12:30 GMT

Updated 23rd Mar 2022, 14:40 GMT

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Mark Presley, 53, of Layton Crescent, pleaded guilty to two counts of engaging in sexual communication with a child, and two attempted breaches of a previously-imposed sexual harm prevention order.

He pleaded not guilty to arranging the commission of a child sex offence.

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Presley will appear again at Preston Crown Court on April 11, and may be sentenced on May 3.

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