Former DUP councillor William Walker pleaded guilty to a charge of attempted sexual communication with a child.
A former Democratic Unionist Party councillor has pleaded guilty to a charge of attempted sexual communication with a child.
William Walker, 60, originally from Killyleagh but now with an address in Blackpool, appeared at Downpatrick Crown Court, sitting in Belfast, via videolink on Monday.He pleaded not guilty to a second similar charge. Walker had served as a Democratic Unionist Party councillor for some years, most recently on Newry, Mourne and Down District Council.The length of time he will spend on the register will be determined at a later date.
Judge Geoffrey Miller KC said he would review the case again on 3 May and Walker was granted continuing bail.
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