Kayleigh Haywood: trial continues into schoolgirl's murder
The trial continues of Stephen Beadman and Luke Harlow, from Ibstock, accused of holding murdered Leicestershire schoolgirl Kayleigh Haywood against her will.
Kayleigh Haywood: Defendant sent messages to young girls in lead up to murder
A jury has heard how Luke Harlow sent messages to young girls in the weeks and months leading up to the murder of a Leicestershire teenager.
The court heard in one text message he told a 13 year old girl 'you'll have to come & keep me entertained.'
In another, he messaged a 15 year old girl who told him she was being bullied. Harlow said 'Cheer up hun. Wish I could come & give you cuddles. I'll always spoil you & treat you like a princess.'
Luke Harlow has already admitted grooming 15 year old Kayleigh Haywood and two counts of sexual activity with the teenager.
Stephen Beadman has admitted to raping and killing Kayleigh last November. Kayleigh, who's from Measham in Leicestershire, was found dead in a field close to Ibstock.
Beadman & Harlow both deny falsely imprisoning Kayleigh. The trial continues.
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