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09/05/2023
Two Men Charged With Sexual Offences Against A Child
Two men have been charged with sexual offences against a child at Lisburn Magistrates' Court
Following an investigation by the PSNI's Public Protection Branch, a 39-year-old man was brought up on charges of sexual communication with a child, causing or inciting child prostitution or pornography, possession of indecent images of a child, causing or inciting a child to engage in sexual activity, arranging or facilitating the commission of a child sexual offence and purchasing alcohol to deliver to a minor.
A 37-year-old man was also charged with sexual communication with a child, possession and distribution of indecent images of a child, obstructing police and purchasing alcohol to deliver to a minor.
It is understood that despite police concerns the two men were granted bail on condition of handing over passwords and pin codes to all electronic devices.
They will appear in court again on 05 June.
Following an investigation by the PSNI's Public Protection Branch, a 39-year-old man was brought up on charges of sexual communication with a child, causing or inciting child prostitution or pornography, possession of indecent images of a child, causing or inciting a child to engage in sexual activity, arranging or facilitating the commission of a child sexual offence and purchasing alcohol to deliver to a minor.
A 37-year-old man was also charged with sexual communication with a child, possession and distribution of indecent images of a child, obstructing police and purchasing alcohol to deliver to a minor.
It is understood that despite police concerns the two men were granted bail on condition of handing over passwords and pin codes to all electronic devices.
They will appear in court again on 05 June.
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