Man remanded on child abuse charge

A man has appeared before Belfast Magistrates Court court charged with the grooming, abduction and sexual assault of a child …

A man has appeared before Belfast Magistrates Court court charged with the grooming, abduction and sexual assault of a child under the age of 13 years.

Colin Francis Shaw (44), of no fixed address, appeared at the court earlier this morning.

None of the details of the offences were read out during the hearing but a police officer told the court she could connect the accused with the charges.

The court remanded Mr Shaw in custody until October 9th.

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