A FORMER pub manager from Southampton has been charged with sexual offences involving a child.
Phillip Cornock, of Denzil Avenue, appeared in court yesterday following his arrest on Sunday.
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He is accused of attempting to meet a boy under 16 years of age following grooming, engaging in sexual communication with a child and attempting to cause a child to look at or watch an image of sexual activity.
The 33-year-old used to work at Griffin Bar & Grill in Shirley.
He was remanded in custody until his next court appearance on November 11 at Southampton Crown Court.
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