A COURT hearing has been set for a man accused of engaging in sexual communication with a child.

Matthew Keeble, of Meadow Way, Kidlington, has been charged with one count of engaging in sexual communication with a child.

It is alleged that the 47-year-old, between May 1 and July 16 last year, had messaged a child online and the messaging was sexual.

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He is accused of making references to seeing the child undress and sending messages discussing sexual activity.

Keeble is now due in Oxford Magistrates’ Court on June 18 at 10am for his first hearing.

It is unknown whether the defendant will be asked to enter his plea or if the case will be adjourned and heard at a different court.