Preston children's home worker denies allegations of sexual abuse against a girl

A children’s home worker has appeared in court accused of sexual offences involving a teenage girl.
By Stef Hall
Published 25th Mar 2021, 15:45 BST
Updated 26th Mar 2021, 12:31 BST
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Kelly Stowell, of St Marys Avenue, Barnoldswick, East Lancashire, pleaded not guilty to three counts of inciting a child to engage in sexual activity.

The youngster cannot be identified for legal reasons.

The incidents are alleged to have taken place during period in 2018.

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The prosecution allege the 39-year-old encouraged the girl to send indecent images of herself and that she performed a sexual act involving herself and the girl.

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Following a plea and management hearing before Sessions House Court in Preston, Judge David Potter set her trial date for April 11, 2022.

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