A TEENAGER has admitted carrying out a series of sex offences in the Heslington area of York.

The 16-year-old youth, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, pleaded guilty to four sexual assaults on females.

Two of the assaults were carried out on January 27 and the other two on February 25, at locations including Holmefield Lane, Wentworth Way and University Road.

The York youth also admitted three offences of indecent exposure, on January 20 and February 25 in Holmefield Lane and on January 27 in University Road. Pleas were not entered on two other charges of indecent exposure.

The case was adjourned by Harrogate Youth Court yesterday for sentencing.