A former Swindon businessman has admitted to sexually abusing two young girls, as his trial is called off.
Terry Edwards, 57, of Wells Street in Swindon, has admitted to three counts of indecent assault against two young girls more than 20 years ago, in a major U-turn at Swindon Crown Court.
The offences took place between 1995 and 2001.
Edwards, a registered sex offender, also pleaded guilty to breaching sex offender notification requirements.
According to Companies House, he was the director of TJ Painting Contractors Ltd in Swindon until the business was dissolved in March 2019.
He had previously denied the charges against him and had been due to stand trial in Swindon this week.
However, that trial has now been called off following the guilty pleas entered on November 3.
PC Katie Owers, based in our MOSOVO team, said: "This is an awful case in which Edwards has sexually abused two young girls known to him.
"I want to take this opportunity to recognise and commend the incredible bravery of the victims involved in this case.
"They have gone through significant trauma and they have shown tremendous strength and courage throughout the investigation, helping to secure this conviction of Edwards.
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"I hope this case reassures others who may have experienced similar offences that they will be listened to, taken seriously, and supported, no matter when the abuse took place.
"We will always investigate historic abuse and work tirelessly to bring offenders to justice."
Edwards, who has previously been convicted of indecent exposure, has been remanded in custody.
He is due to be sentenced on January 21, 2027.
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