A 36-year-old man appeared before Blackburn magistrates today accused of 11 sex offences against a number of boys under 16.

James Warke, of Lincoln Close, Blackburn, also faces a charge of abducting a 12-year-old boy and two charges of common assault.

Earlier this week, Warke appeared in court facing one abduction and five sex charges. The eight new charges are alleged to have taken place between April 1 and May 4.

They include three charges of inciting boys under the age of 16 to commit an act of gross indecency and three of indecent assault.

He was remanded in custody until May 21.

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