General manager of tipi hire company admits sex offences and fraud - but denies other charges ahead of trial

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For all the latest news from in and around Bolton, sign up for the free MyBolton newsletter The general manager of a tipi hire company has admitted committing fraud and a slew of sex offences ahead of a trial for further voyeurism charges.

Gareth Edwards, 40, pleaded guilty to one count of fraud by abuse of position at Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court on June 29.

Edwards was the general manager of Big Chief Tipis, based in Bolton, where he falsified freelancers' invoices before paying the fees to himself, heard the court. READ MORE: Hero policeman who tried to save bomb victims turned into a spy for organised crime The manager, of Willand Close in Breightmet, also pleaded guilty to one count of recording a person doing a private act