Wigan man of 64 admits to child sexual offences

A 64-year-old Wigan man has admitted trying to make sexual contact with a schoolgirl.
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Edmund Coughlin, from Hereford Close in Ashton-in-Makerfield, appeared before borough magistrates to plead guilty to communicating with a girl under the age of 16 and sending a picture of himself to her for his sexual gratification, plus a further charge of making a category C indecent image of a child.

He was released on unconditional bail until sentencing by a judge at Bolton Crown Court on June 8.