Teenager admits sex offences against schoolgirls

Kieran Mark Goodwin had previously pleaded not guilty and a trial was due to be held next month.

But Goodwin appeared via a live television link from custody at Mold Crown Court and his barrister Simon Rogers asked that the charges be put to him again.

He changed his pleas to guilty.

Goodwin, 19, of Little Henfaes Drive, Welshpool, pleaded guilty to 23 offences of causing a child to watch a sexual act, inciting a child to engage in sexual activity, and facilitating the commission of a child sex offence.

He also admitted one charge of common assault and two charges of damaging iPhones.

One charge of sexual activity with a child which he denied was allowed to remain on the file at the request of prosecuting barrister John Philpotts.

Goodwin had previously admitted further charges. Sentences for all the offences will be delivered at the same time.

Judge Rhys Rowlands, who was told that there were eight complainants, adjourned the case for a full pre-sentence report to be prepared.

He told Goodwin that he would receive credit for his guilty pleas.

But he added: “You will appreciate that these are very serious matters. There can only be a custodial sentence and it will be of some length.”

Goodwin was remanded in custody pending his sentence on May 24.

Victim impact statements will be finalised at that stage.