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Man charged with sexually assaulting two underage girls in Burnley

Police in Burnley have charged a man with sexually assaulting two underage girls.

On the weekend of March 29th police launched an investigation after two girls aged 12 and 13 disclosed they had been sexually assaulted in the Burnley area.

A suspect was quickly identified and after further work by officers and following consultation with the Crown Prosecution Service a man was charged.

Vincent Walker, 71, of Rawson Street, Burnley appeared at Blackburn Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, April 1 charged with three counts of non-penetrative sexual activity with girl 13 to 15; three counts of assaulting a girl under 13 by touching and three counts of breaching a sexual harm prevention order.

He was remanded to appear at Burnley Crown Court on April 29th.

Anyone with information should call 101 quoting log 0172 of March 28th.

If you or someone you know has been a victim of rape or sexual assault, you can report it to the police by calling 101 or 999 in an emergency.

You can also report information and crimes on our website https://orlo.uk/TZbfs

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