Man, 61, admits trying to contact a young girl in Cork to sexually exploit them

The man also confessed on Wednesday to having child abuse images

Mehmet Umit Pala was granted bail with conditions. File picture: Larry Cummins

A 61-year-old man confessed on Wednesday to having child abuse images and using information technology in an attempt to communicate with a young girl for the purpose of sexual exploitation.

Mehmet Umit Pala of Maiville Terrace, Evergreen Road, Turner’s Cross, Cork, was charged by Detective Garda Craig Peterson and arraigned at Cork Circuit Criminal Court.