A MAN has pleaded guilty to 'incredibly serious' sexually offences against a young child.

Craig Paul Crowther, of Tilstone Close was appearing at Chester Crown Court on Friday, March 11.

It was disclosed that the 31-year-old had already pleaded guilty to a total of 10 charges at Chester Magistrates Court on February 11.

Crowther admits three charges of sexually assaulting the child as well as two charges of taking photographs of her and two for the distribution of those images.

He also entered guilty pleas against three counts of downloading child pornography.

His Honour, Judge Steven Everett said the offences were 'incredibly serious'.

He added: "These matters were way too serious to be dealt with at the magistrates court.

"It is right up at the top of seriousness what he has done.

"The issue of dangerousness is obviously a very live issue."

The matter has been adjourned to allow the probation service to complete a pre-sentence report.

Crowther will return to Chester Crown Court on April 14 where he will be sentenced.