Man denies trying to kidnap schoolgirl in Salford

A man has denied trying to kidnap a schoolgirl in Salford. Sean Anthony Gillings, 33, pleaded not guilty to a charge of attempted kidnapping at a court hearing earlier today.

He is due to go on trial next month at Manchester Crown Court. GMP previously said they received a report that a 15-year-old girl had been approached by a man at a bus stop between the two roundabouts on Monton Green, Monton, at about 6.15pm on November 21.

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Mr Gillings, of no fixed address, is due to go on trial next month. Adjourning the case until then, Judge Hilary Manley told the defendant: "Sean Gillings, as you know your trial is due to be begin on April 25.

"In the meantime you are remanded in custody."

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