Despicable man admits sexually abusing three girls more than 20 years ago

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A man has admitted sexually abusing three girls in Coatbridge more than 20 years ago.William Greer, 61, was due to stand trial at Airdrie Sheriff Court this week, but changed his pleas to guilty.The abuse happened between 1996 and 2002.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

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