William Walker: DUP councillor who has address in Blackpool charged with child sex offences
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William Walker, 59, originally from Killyleagh but now with an address in Blackpool, is facing two charges of attempted sexual communication with a child.
The offences are alleged to have been committed in February 2022.
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Hide AdMr Walker was suspended from the DUP pending the outcome of the case.
It is understood he has also left his job working as a case officer for the DUP MP Jim Shannon.
At a hearing at Downpatrick Magistrates Court on Thursday morning, Mr Walker was not present, and a solicitor explained that he was “living elsewhere".
A police officer told the court he could connect the accused with the charges, but it was indicated that the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) is awaiting a full file on the case.
Bail and Legal Aid were granted, and the next court hearing was scheduled for October 2, 022.