A 20-year-old man from Gravesend has pleaded guilty to raping and sexually assaulting a young boy.

Ashley Challis, of Glen View, appeared at Maidstone Crown Court yesterday (Dec 16).

He pleaded guilty to two charges of rape and one charge of inciting the boy under the age of 13 to engage in sexual activity.

Challis also admitted inciting a boy of nine to 10 years to engage in sexual activity.

The incidents took place between 2008 and 2011.

He has been remanded in custody until the sentencing which is due to take place at Maidstone Crown Court on January 26.