Nursery worker admits child rape

A male nursery worker has admitted raping a toddler in his care and to grooming more than 20 other girls online.

A male nursery worker has admitted raping a toddler in his care and to grooming more than 20 other girls online.

Paul Anthony Wilson (20) pleaded guilty at Birmingham Crown Court today to two counts of the oral rape of a girl aged two or three at the nursery where he worked.

Wilson, from the Nechells area of Birmingham, also admitted a further 45 charges of making and distributing indecent images and inciting youngsters to engage in sexual activity on the internet.

In January, police investigating the grooming offences raided Wilson's flat and found images of the abuse of the toddler at the Little Stars Nursery in Birmingham.

He was remanded in custody and will be sentenced in July. Judge William Davis said he could expect an indeterminate sentence.

Agencies

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