A convicted sex offender groped a nine-year-old girl in front of her family in Hamley's toy store just days before Christmas, a court has heard. Peter Grant of Swadlincote, Derbyshire, admitted being in the famous shop on London's Regent Street on December 22 and touching the girl while she played with remote control cars with her brother. The girl's grandmother then saw Grant and confronted him before he was arrested by police. Grant admitted being in the Hamley's store on London's Regent Street, pictured, and touching the girl who was playing with remote control cars with her brother . According to the Mirror, when police searched the scene, officers found a biro pen concealing a USB stick, which it is suspected could be used as a recording device. They add that other equipment including a laptop were found in the 61-year-old's hotel room near Heathrow Airport. Westminster Magistrates Court also heard that the computer equipment is being tested to see if it was being used to record images. According to the Telegraph, Grant has previous convictions for indecent assault and making indecent images. The girl's grandmother witnessed the incident at the world famous toy store on Regent Street, pictured . An inside view of Hamley's toy store. The incident happened on December 22, just days before Christmas . He was then remanded in custody by district judge Tan Ikram. He told Grant: 'This is a most serious offence where it is suggested you have targeted these premises and a child.' The case has now been adjourned until January 9 for pre-sentencing reports. Grant admitted groping the girl at Westminster Magistrates Court, pictured, and was remanded in custody . Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article.
Court told Peter Grant groped nine-year-old in Hamley's toy store, London .
Was arrested by police after he was spotted by the girl's grandmother .
Admitted touching youngster in the world famous shop on Regent Street .
Was remanded in custody at Westminster Magistrates Court .
A convicted sex offender groped a nine-year-old girl in front of her family in Hamley's toy store just days before Christmas, a court has heard. Peter Grant of Swadlincote, Derbyshire, admitted being in the famous shop on London's Regent Street on December 22 and touching the girl while she played with remote control cars with her brother. The girl's grandmother then saw Grant and confronted him before he was arrested by police. Grant admitted being in the Hamley's store on London's Regent Street, pictured, and touching the girl who was playing with remote control cars with her brother . According to the Mirror, when police searched the scene, officers found a biro pen concealing a USB stick, which it is suspected could be used as a recording device. They add that other equipment including a laptop were found in the 61-year-old's hotel room near Heathrow Airport. Westminster Magistrates Court also heard that the computer equipment is being tested to see if it was being used to record images. According to the Telegraph, Grant has previous convictions for indecent assault and making indecent images. The girl's grandmother witnessed the incident at the world famous toy store on Regent Street, pictured . An inside view of Hamley's toy store. The incident happened on December 22, just days before Christmas . He was then remanded in custody by district judge Tan Ikram. He told Grant: 'This is a most serious offence where it is suggested you have targeted these premises and a child.' The case has now been adjourned until January 9 for pre-sentencing reports. Grant admitted groping the girl at Westminster Magistrates Court, pictured, and was remanded in custody . Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article.
being in the famous shop on London's Regent brother. The girl's grandmother then saw Grant and confronted him before he was arrested by store on London's Regent Street, pictured, and witnessed the incident at the world famous toy of Hamley's toy store. The incident happened on then remanded in custody by district judge Tan Westminster Magistrates Court, pictured, and was