June 2019 Patchway man had sex with schoolgirl A Patchway man has admitted having sex with an under-age girl. James Ashley Dunne was to stand trial on August 6 but on June 20 he appeared via video link at Bristol Crown Court and pleaded guilty to four charges of sexual activity with a girl aged 15. The 21-year-old, of Great Brier Leaze, is yet to be sentenced. Tabitha Macfarlane, defending, said Dunne committed the offences on a youngster “more intelligent than him”. Miss Macfarlane told the court her client had previously pleaded guilty to possessing drugs as well as possessing a blade and common assault. Judge James Patrick adjourned sentence for a projected hour-long hearing on July 4. Dunne was remanded in custody.