Blackpool man stung by 'paedophile hunters' appears in court charged with child sex offences

A man has appeared in court charged with child sex offences.
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Colin Griffin, of Bolton Street, Blackpool, appeared in court charged with two counts of engaging in sexual communication with girls under 16 with a view to having sex with them.

The 41-year-old made his first appearance before Blackpool Magistrates on Thursday, March 23.

His case was sent to Preston Crown Court where he is due to appear on Thursday, April 20.

He was bailed until then but must obey a curfew between 7pm and 7am.