Cardiff Crown Court
A PAEDOPHILE has pleaded guilty to committing a sex offence against a “schoolgirl”.
Raymond Francis, 64, of Westfield Avenue, Newport, admitted attempted sexual communication with a child, a “decoy” called Tia.
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The offence was committed between July and August last year, Cardiff Crown Court was told.
The defendant’s case was adjourned until June 6 by Judge Catherine Richards for the preparation of a pre-sentence report.
Following his guilty plea, Francis was told he has to register as a sex offender.
He was granted conditional bail.
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