Wigan man admits series of sex crimes with a 13-year-old girl

Matthew Phair, 38, of Bolton Road, Ashton, faced five charges, including inciting a girl to perform lewd acts, showing her indecent images and trying to meet with her for sexual purposes. He pleaded guilty on his first appearance at Bolton Crown Court. A judge adjourned the case pending sentence on June 1.

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