Blackpool man allegedly trapped by vigilante group appears in court on child sex charge

A man has appeared at court on a child sex charge after allegedly being trapped by a vigilante group Magistrates were told.
By Court reporter
Published 15th Feb 2022, 10:31 BST
Updated 15th Feb 2022, 12:00 BST
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Hugh Holt, 55 of Norbreck Road, Blackpool is alleged to have used an alias to contact what he believed to be a 14-year-old girl .

He allegedly sent "Lilly" photos of his private parts and invited her to a hotel.

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Holt did not enter a plea to an offence of having sexual communication with a child when he appeared before Blackpool Magistrates.

Holt was sent for trial at Preston Crown Court where he will appear on March 16.

He was remanded in custody.