A NEWPORT man is accused of attempting to incite an under-age girl to send him naked pictures of herself.

Christopher Anthony John Draper, of Feidr Brenin, Parrog, was due to appear before Haverfordwest magistrates on Monday, June 29, but wrote to the court stating he was unable to attend as he was shielding.

Draper, 76, faces two charges of attempting to incite a girl aged 13 to send a naked picture of herself to him in October 2018, and of entering into a ‘highly sexualised conversation’ with her on two occasions.

He is also alleged to have attempted to arrange a meeting in London for sex.

The case was adjourned until August 17. No plea has yet been entered.