Southampton man, 54, charged with child sex offence by specialist officers in Hampshire

A MAN has been charged with a child sex offence in Hampshire.
By Freddie Webb
Published 30th Jun 2022, 14:41 GMT
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Frank Salmon, of Harbourne Gardens, West End, Southampton, was arrested and charged last Thursday.

Specialist officers from the South East Regional Organised Crime Unit (SEROCU) charged him in relation to the offence.

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Frank Salmon, 54, is due to appear in court on July 22. Picture: Habibur RahmanFrank Salmon, 54, is due to appear in court on July 22. Picture: Habibur Rahman
Frank Salmon, 54, is due to appear in court on July 22. Picture: Habibur Rahman
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Salmon was remanded in custody to appear at Southampton Magistrates’ Court last Friday.

He was bailed to to appear at Southampton Crown Court on July 22.

A statement from SEROCU said: ‘If you are concerned about your thoughts or behaviour towards children or those of someone else, please seek help and support via the Stop it Now! confidential helpline on 0808 1000 900.

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‘Further support is available from the Lucy Faithfull Foundation.

‘If offences have been committed, please report this to your local police force by calling the non-emergency number 101 or 999 in an emergency.’