AIDEN HUGHES FROM BANGOR SENTENCED FOR SEXUAL OFFENSES IN BELFAST

Aiden Hughes, a 30-year-old man from Bangor, has been handed a prison sentence of 12 months after admitting to engaging in sexual activity with a schoolgirl he met through online communication. The court proceedings revealed that Hughes had been deceitful in his interactions, initially pretending to be a teenage boy to establish contact with the young girl. This deception was part of a calculated effort to manipulate and exploit her trust.

Following his guilty plea, Hughes was also ordered to be placed on the sex offenders register for a period of ten years. Additionally, he was subjected to a Sexual Offences Prevention Order, which imposes strict restrictions on his contact with children and his online activities. These measures are designed to prevent any further offenses and to monitor his behavior closely.

The incident culminated in Hughes traveling to Belfast, where he engaged in sexual acts with the girl during their meeting. The case highlights the dangers of online grooming and the importance of safeguarding vulnerable individuals from predatory behavior. Hughes’s actions have been condemned by authorities, emphasizing the need for vigilance and strict enforcement of laws protecting minors from sexual exploitation.