A MAN is due in court for child sex offences.

Scott James Wallace was arrested in Warsash Road, Fareham, after police were alerted by the public.

The 39-year-old of Centre Way, Locks Heath, was taken into custody and charged with engaging in sexual communications with a child.

Wallace appeared at Southampton Magistrates’ Court on Monday.

He entered no pleas and has since been released on bail.

He is due to appear at the same court on Tuesday, May 10.

A spokesperson for Hampshire Constabulary, said: “Officers attended Warsash Road, Fareham, after receiving a call from a member of the public at 2.10pm on Sunday, May 1. A man was arrested and taken to custody.

“Scott James Wallace, 39, of Centre Way, Locks Heath, has since been charged with engaging in sexual communications with a child.

“He was due to appear at Southampton Magistrates' Court on Monday, May 2.”