Walsall councillor charged with sex offences

Sean Coughlan was due before magistrates on Saturday

A councillor has been charged with child sex offences.

Walsall councillor Sean Coughlan, 65, is accused of sexual activity with a girl aged 13 or over and attempting to engage in sexual communication with a child.

The Labour councillor for Willenhall South was due at Wolverhampton Magistrates' Court on Saturday.

He has been suspended from the Labour Party and the Walsall Council Labour group while investigations continue.

Follow BBC West Midlands on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Send your story ideas to: [e-mail]