Man from Luton charged with child sex offences
The 61 year old was charged with four offences on Friday
Hertfordshire police have charged a man from Bedfordshire as part of an investigation into child sex offences.
Patrick Joyce, 61 of Hart Hill Lane, Luton was charged with the following offences on Friday:
Engaging in sexual communication with a child, arranging/facilitating the commission of a child, causing a child to watch a sex act and being in possession of a bladed article in public place.
The charges relate to offences that occurred in Hertfordshire between 23 October and 13 November this year.
Joyce has been remanded into custody following a court appearance at Hatfield Remand Court on Saturday.
He will next appear on Tuesday 16th December at St Albans Crown Court.
You can report crime via the police's online web chat or call the non-emergency number 101. Please quote crime reference 41/104405/25.
Alternatively, you can stay anonymous by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Anyone in Hertfordshire who has experienced sexual abuse or sexual violence can contact the Herts Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) for practical and emotional support. The centre can arrange face-to-face support, sexual health referrals, and provide forensic medical examinations for those who want them. This service is open to everyone – men, women and young people, no matter how long ago the abuse occurred.
To contact Herts SARC, call the 24/7 helpline on 0808 178 4448.