Christopher Ballard, 43, had been messaging Gina van ... When Mr Ballard was arrested in December 2020 he said had never contacted Gina, but later admitted he did but thought it was part of ...

Christopher Ballard, 43, is said to have sent messages ... The court heard that when Mr Ballard was arrested in December 2020 he had initially told police he had not been in contact with Gina.