UPDATED: A 25-year-old Swindon woman has been charged with sexually abusing a child.
Ellee Nicoll is accused of engaging in penetrative sexual activity with a teenage girl over the course of a two-month period last year.
The defendant, of Concord Walk, Walcot, is also alleged to have engaged in sexual communication with a teenage girl over six months in 2020 and 2021.
Appearing at Swindon Magistrates’ Court on 9 March, the case was sent to Swindon Crown Court.
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Luke Jameson appeared for the defence. Tom Power appeared for the prosecution.
If you are a victim of child abuse or worried about the safety of a child, you should contact your local police force by calling 101. Always call 999 in an emergency.
You can get in touch in any of these other ways:
◉ call the non-emergency, 24/7 number: 101. If you have a hearing or speech impairment, use our textphone service on 18001 101,
◉ visit a police station to speak to an officer in person,
◉ contact the NSPCC to speak to a professional practitioner,
◉ contact the children’s social care team at your local council, or
◉ contact Crimestoppers confidentially and anonymously.
If you’re a child, you could also speak to someone you trust, like a friend, a teacher or another adult.
