Lurgan pensioner is accused of attempting to sexually communicate with a child
A 76-year-old pensioner has been accused of attempting to sexually communicate with a child.
The case against Frederick John Stanley English, from Glenview Drive, Lurgan, was before Craigavon Magistrates Court on Friday.
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He is accused of attempting to sexually communicate with multiple female decoys, a child under the age of 16, between May 2, 2023 and May 31, 2023.
A prosecutor revealed the investigating officer completed disclosure schedules along with all outstanding items apart from a PSNI officer statement.
"The investigating officer has requested that three times but of no avail. I am not sure if they (the PSNI) has submitted the file in absence of that statement,” said the prosecutor asking for more time to find out.
District Judge Michael Ranaghan said: “Whoever the officer is who has not provided that statement, if it is not with the officer in charge next week, he can attend court and explain why he hasn’t made the statement.”
The case was adjourned until January 16.