A man is due to appear in court charged with attempting to engage in sexual communications with a child.

Thomas Hagger, of Meadow Road, Epping, will appear at Chelmsford Magistrates Court later today (Monday, September 18).

Mr Hagger also faces a further charge of breaching a Sexual Harm Prevention Order.

The charges relate to an incident, which is alleged to have taken place on September 12 this year.

The 28-year-old has been remanded in custody until his court appearance.