William Walker: DUP councillor who has address in Blackpool charged with child sex offences

By Sean Gleaves
Published 22nd Sep 2022, 18:24 BST
Updated 22nd Sep 2022, 18:24 BST
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A suspended DUP councillor who has an address in Blackpool has been charged with trying to sexually communicate with two children.

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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Mr Walker was suspended from the DUP pending the outcome of the case.

William Walker was suspended from the DUP after his arrest in February (Credit: Newry, Mourne and Down District Council)William Walker was suspended from the DUP after his arrest in February (Credit: Newry, Mourne and Down District Council)
William Walker was suspended from the DUP after his arrest in February (Credit: Newry, Mourne and Down District Council)
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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.