A MAN pleaded guilty to six charges of battery against children when he appeared at Worcester Crown Court.

Peter Van-Dalton, 58, formerly of Wilton Avenue, Kidderminster and now living in Bristol, was granted bail for pre-sentence reports to be prepared.

He was described by prosecutor David Iles as "a bully" to the three victims.

The defendant had displayed erratic behaviour since being afflicted by a series of strokes, said his barrister Simon Rippon.