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A GORTIN man accused of child sex offences is to appear before the Crown Court in the new year.
A preliminary enquiry – the final step before a case is sent to a higher court – was held at Omagh Magistrates Court for Eamon Kelly (50), of Buninver Road.
Kelly is charged with attempting to sexually communicate with a child under 16 and attempting to incite a child to engage in sexual activity, both allegedly committed between January 8 and February 19, 2024.
The Public Prosecution Service told the court there was a case to answer. Kelly made no response to the charges and submitted no written evidence.
He is due to be arraigned at Dungannon Crown Court on January 6 and was released on continuing bail.
