AN 18-YEAR-OLD Andover man has been charged with attempting to cause/incite a male child under 13 to engage in sexual activity.

Callum Lee Bates, of Camelot Close, is set to appear at Basingstoke Magistrates’ Court this morning (Thursday, 4 January).

Police said they went to Andover railway station after receiving a call from a member of the public just before 1am on Wednesday, 3 January.

He was also charged with impersonating a police constable.