Denmead man, 25, appears in court over sexual activity with girl aged 13-15

By Steve Deeks
Published 19th Jan 2023, 16:54 BST
Updated 23rd Jan 2023, 23:18 BST
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A MAN appeared in court charged with penetrative sexual activity with a girl.

Aaronn Blackman, 25, of Martin Avenue, Denmead, appeared in the dock at Portsmouth Magistrates' Court facing four sexual offences charges against a girl aged 13-15. The defendant, dressed in a suit, did not enter any pleas for the charges during his brief appearance.

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He faces two charges of engaging in penetrative sexual activity with a girl aged 13-15 in Waterlooville between April 1, 2016, and September 30, 2017. The charge description added: ‘You being a person aged 18 or over, intentionally touched a girl aged 13-15, not reasonably believing she was 16 or over, and the touching being sexual and involving penetration.’

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Portsmouth Magistrates' Court Picture: Chris MoorhousePortsmouth Magistrates' Court Picture: Chris Moorhouse
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Blackman also faced two charges of engaging in non-penetrative sexual activity with a girl aged 13-15 during the same time period. The case was sent to Portsmouth Crown Court on February 20. Blackman was granted unconditional bail.