Hartlepool man accused of inciting a 13-year-old to engage in sexual activity The charges relate to him allegedly communicating with an undercover police officer He appeared at Teesside Crown Court (Image: Evening Gazette) Get the latest Hartlepool news direct to your inbox with our free email newsletterInvalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Subscribe When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Your information will be used in accordance with ourPrivacy Notice. Thank you for subscribingWe have more newslettersShow meSee ourprivacy notice A Hartlepool man has denied inciting a child to engage in sexual activity.