Man charged with sex offences against South Tyneside children
Unconditional bail has been granted to a man accused of sex offences against children in South Tyneside.
A man has appeared in court accused of committing sex offences against two children in South Tyneside.
Scott Mackay, 42, of John Street, Pelaw, Gateshead, is alleged to have carried out three offences each against a boy and a girl aged under 16.
Mackay is alleged to have committed sex offences against the girl between September 25, 2017, and August 31, 2022, South Tyneside Magistrates’ Court heard.
In relation to her, he pleaded not guilty to one count each of causing or inciting a girl to engage in non-penetrative sexual activity, sexual assault by intentional touching, and attempted sexual assault by touching.
He is alleged to have committed sex acts against the boy between August 16, 2021, and August 15, 2022.
In relation to him, Mackay pleaded not guilty to two counts of engaging in non-penetrative sexual activity and one of causing or inciting a boy to engage in non-penetrative sexual activity.
Magistrates granted Mackay unconditional bail and sent his case to be heard at Newcastle Crown Court on Monday, September 14.