A MAN accused of sexual communication with a child over Instagram and Snapchat has appeared in court.

Christopher Joseph Wildman, of Windleshaw Road, Dentons Green appeared at Liverpool, Knowsley and St Helens Magistrates’ Court.

Wildman, 46, is charged with between July 1 and November 1, 2018 having sexual communication with a girl under 16 over Snapchat and Instagram.

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The case was sent to Liverpool Crown Court where Wildman will next appear.

The 46-year-old was given conditional bail and will appear at the Crown Court on Friday, September 25.