A LAUGHARNE man was accused of attempting to incite who he thought was a 13-year-old girl to carry out a sexual act.

William John, 57, of Orchard Park, appeared at Swansea Crown Court charged with two offences.

John was accused of attempted sexual communication with a child between October 10 and November 4, 2021.

He was also alleged to have attempted to incite a child to engage in sexual activity between the same dates.

 

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John pleaded not guilty to both offences.

Ian Ibrahim, defending, said John denied that he had sent messages to who he thought was a 13-year-old girl.

John was re-admitted to bail, and will stand trial on October 7.