Man accused of attempting to meet a child following sexual grooming is sent for trial
A 45-year-old man has been sent for trial on a charge of attempting to meet a child following sexual grooming.
Christopher Totten, whose address cannot be given for legal reasons, is also accused of attempted sexual communication with a child, and intentionally encouraging / assisting to commit an offence related to an indecent photograph of a child.
The alleged offending took place between April 4 and April 8, 2023.
Totten indicated that he understood the nature of the charges against him when he appeared at a preliminary enquiry at Magherafelt Magistrates Court.
He replied 'no' when asked by the court clerk if he wished to say anything or make a written statement of evidence to the charges before the court.
Prosecuting counsel contended that the accused had a prima facie case to answer.
District Judge Oonagh Mullan released Totten on personal bail of £500 and returned him for arraignment at Londonderry Crown Court on April 30.