A MAN has been charged with sex offences against children.

Peter Kennedy, 60, of Dunoon Street, Burnley, was arrested on Saturday, November 12, police said. 

He has been charged with one count of sexual assault on a child under 13 and two counts of inciting a child to engage in sexual activity between October 1 and October 31. 

The allegations relate to two boys aged seven and 10.

He appeared before magistrates in Burnley on Monday and has been remanded to appear at Burnley Crown Court at a later date.

Detectives are continuing their investigation and anyone with information or concerns is urged to contact police on 101 quoting log number 0914 of November 12.