Tom Carter Allgood, 19, of Sevenoaks, Kent, appeared at Guildford Magistrates’ Court yesterday (June 22), after being charged with three counts of sexual communication with a child; one count of paying for sexual services of a child; one count of causing or inciting sexual exploitation of a child; and four counts of theft following his arrest.

The offences are alleged to have taken place in Surrey during May this year.

Allgood is next due to appear at Guildford Crown Court on July 20.

A police spokesperson said: “Anyone who believes they have been the victim of an offence is urged to come forward. You will be taken seriously and you will be provided with the appropriate support.”