A CHEF from Derby has been charged with online grooming and sexual activity with a boy from Tetbury.

Brendan Conway, a 28-year-old, of Border Crescent in Derby, is currently being held on remand.  

He will appear at Gloucester Crown Court tomorrow for a preliminary hearing.

Conway has been charged with sexual activity with a minor, attempting to meet a boy under 16 following online sexual grooming, and meeting a boy under 16 following online sexual grooming.