Trial date set for local man accused of a series of child sex offences

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A 36-year-old man from Haydock has appeared before a judge accused of committing a catalogue of child sex offences.

James Blundell, of Wesley Avenue, Haydock is charged with nine counts of sexual offences against a child under 13, three counts of making indecent images of a child under 13 and a breach of a Sexual Harm Prevention Order.

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Although he has yet to enter pleas, a trial date of May 15 was set for next year at Liverpool Crown Court.

A pre-trial preparation hearing is also fixed for January 22 before which Blundell is remanded in custody.