Man on child sex charge to face crown court

A man has been sent for crown court trial accused of inciting an under-age girl to take part in sexual activity earlier this year.
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Michael Leeson, of Glover Street, Leigh, is alleged to have carried out the offence on a girl aged 13, who cannot be named for legal reasons, on February 28.

Leeson was bailed by Wigan and Leigh magistrates on condition he does not approach four named witnesses.

He will appear at Bolton Crown Court for a plea and trial preparation hearing on May 25.