A MAN has been accused of sending sexually explicit messages to an underaged girl.

Shaun Smith of Merlins Bridge appeared before Haverfordwest Magistrates Court today (Tuesday, October 23), charged under the sexual offences act with contacting a 14-year-old girl via Facebook messenger and sending her sexually explicit messages with the view to meet each other.

Smith, 53, made no plea, so the court entered a not guilty plea on his behalf.

He was remanded into custody.

Smith will appear at Swansea Crown Court on Friday, November 23.