Kinmel Bay man admits sexual activity in presence of a child

Mold Crown Court <i>(Image: Newsquest)</i>
Mold Crown Court (Image: Newsquest)
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A MAN from Kinmel Bay is to be sentenced after he admitted engaging in sexual activity in the presence of a child.

Marcus Catlin, 59, of Foryd Road, pleaded guilty to the charge at Mold Crown Court on Friday (May 29).

He had previously also admitted the following offences:

  • Four counts of breaching a sexual harm prevention order.
  • Three counts of making an indecent photograph of a child.
  • Two counts of failing to comply with sex offenders register notification requirements.
  • Attempting to engage in sexual communication with a child.

Catlin was made subject to a sexual harm prevention order in 2020.

The defendant is remanded in custody until his sentencing hearing on Thursday, June 25.

A pre-sentence report will be compiled by the probation service on Catlin’s behalf.

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