Blackpool man allegedly trapped by vigilante group appears in court on child sex charge
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A man has appeared at court on a child sex charge after allegedly being trapped by a vigilante group Magistrates were told.
Hugh Holt, 55 of Norbreck Road, Blackpool is alleged to have used an alias to contact what he believed to be a 14-year-old girl .
He allegedly sent "Lilly" photos of his private parts and invited her to a hotel.
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Hide AdHolt did not enter a plea to an offence of having sexual communication with a child when he appeared before Blackpool Magistrates.
Holt was sent for trial at Preston Crown Court where he will appear on March 16.
He was remanded in custody.