Whiston man denies child sex offences

A MAN accused of child sex offences including grooming will go on trial at Sheffield Crown Court after pleading not guilty.

Damien Kelly (39), of Reresby Crescent, Whiston, denied five offences at Sheffield Magistrates’ Court last Thursday.

He is accused of attempting to send sexual communications to three girls aged under 16, attempting to meet a girl aged under 16 for grooming and attempting touch a girl aged under 16.

He was released on unconditional bail and is due to attend Sheffield Crown Court on February 6.