A convicted paedophile who faked a Disneyland wedding to a nine-year-old had previously staged a series of lavish stunts with young girls, a court has heard.

A convicted sex offender from Britain was arrested in France after he was accused of trying to stage a mock wedding with a 9-year-old girl at Disneyland Paris. According to the BBC, 39-year-old Jacky Jhaj reportedly set up the ceremony on Saturday,

The French authorities said a 39-year-old had attempted to conduct the ceremony with a minor on Saturday. The British police say he is a convicted sex offender.