A BOURNEMOUTH man has pleaded guilty to a string of sex offences against a child.

Terry Bishop admitted the charges put to him at Bournemouth Crown Court yesterday.

The 48-year-old, of Holdenhurst Road, pleaded guilty to four counts, including rape and sexual touching of a child under 13.

The incidents occurred between January 1 and August 8 of this year.

Bishop is due to be sentenced on October 2 following psychiatric reports.