Man admits making sexual comments towards children in Harborough town centre

Paul Cockerill, 63, of Thornborough Close, appeared at Leicester Magistrates’ Court on Monday July 27 following an incident on Friday afternoon (July 24).

Police were called to the scene and he was arrested and charged.

Cockerill pleaded guilty to a charge of engaging in sexual communication with a child under 16 and was remanded in custody. He is scheduled to appear back in court next month for sentencing.

The court heard Cockerill was arrested on The Square after approaching a young girl, telling her she was attractive, and asking to kiss her.