Lancaster man in court accused of attempted rape of girl under 13 and other sex crimes

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A Lancaster man is due in court charged with the attempted rape of a girl under 13 and other sex crimes.

Joseph Parkinson, 31, is charged with attempting to rape a girl under 13 and downloading indecent photographs of children of Category A, B and C.

He is due to make his first appearance at Preston Magistrates’ Court today (Wednesday).