A PAEDOPHILE has admitted committing grooming offences against six underage schoolgirls aged between 13 and 15.

Alan Parsons, 25, of Clearwell Court, Bassaleg, Newport, pleaded guilty to seven charges before a judge.

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Cardiff Crown Court heard the abuse took place in the summer of 2018.

Parsons admitted attempting to meet a child following sexual grooming and six counts of attempting to incite a child to engage in sexual activity.

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The defendant was represented by Eugene Egan who asked for the case to be adjourned for a pre-sentence report.

Judge Daniel Williams set a sentence date of February 12 and warned Parsons, who was granted conditional bail, he could be facing a prison sentence.

Nigel Fryer appeared for the prosecution.