A 24-year-old man has been accused of raping a teenage girl after allegedly grooming her through messages on Snapchat. The allegations are being heard in court, and the case highlights concerns about the use of private messaging platforms to target young people.

The defendant, named as Lachlan Young, is alleged to have made promises including “I’ll make it worth it” in messages to the girl. He faces accusations of grooming and rape; these are allegations, and the court has not yet reached a verdict.