OAP Arrested: Accused of Texting Minor – Latest News

October 19, 2025 Ahmed Hassan - World News Editor World

Here’s a breakdown of the data provided in the ‌text, focusing on ⁣the key details:

Main Subject: Edward Smiles ⁣is facing charges related to online‍ dialog⁢ with a‍ minor.

Key Points:

* ‌ Court Appearance: ‌Edward Smiles‌ appeared at Ballymena magistrates Court.
* The allegation: Justice Reborn (an ‌association) alerted police to online conversations between Smiles and a decoy who presented as a 13-year-old.
*‌ ⁣ Police Evidence: A police officer testified that Smiles was aware the profile was that ‌of a 13-year-old, yet the communication continued and became “sexual and explicit in nature.”
* News Segment: The information​ is part of a “News in 90 Seconds” segment from Saturday,‌ October 18th.

Image: The image accompanying the text shows ‌Edward Smiles.