DARRYL MOFFATT FROM BIRMINGHAM AND CUMBRIA JAILED FOR CHILD SEX OFFENCES
In a case that has shocked the local communities, Darryl Moffatt, a man with ties to Birmingham and Cumbria, has been sentenced to a significant prison term after being found guilty of multiple child sexual offences.The 30-year-old, who previously worked in a role associated with the West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner’s office, was handed a sentence of two years and eight months in prison following his guilty plea to seven separate charges.
During the proceedings at Birmingham Crown Court, it was revealed that Moffatt, a resident of Short Heath Road, Erdington, had held the position of school partnership engagement officer for the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC).
His responsibilities included collaborating with secondary schools across Birmingham to develop programs aimed at diverting young people from criminal activities.
Despite his role in youth engagement, the OPCC issued a statement clarifying that the crimes for which Moffatt was convicted were entirely unrelated to his official duties.
He served in this capacity from September 2017 until June 2019, when he was suspended immediately following his arrest on June 19 of the same year.
The charges against him included three counts of making indecent photographs of a child, one count of distributing an indecent image of a child, two counts of attempting to engage in sexual communication with a minor, and one count of attempting to incite a boy aged between 13 and 15 to engage in sexual activity.
Investigations conducted by West Midlands Police uncovered that Moffatt had downloaded various inappropriate materials from social media platforms and the internet.
The police probe also revealed that he had engaged in a series of online chats, messages, and meetings with boys as young as 14 years old.
These interactions raised serious concerns about his intentions and actions.
Following his conviction, Moffatt was ordered to adhere to a sexual harm prevention order for a period of five years.
Additionally, he will be registered as a sex offender for the next ten years, ensuring ongoing monitoring and restrictions to protect the community from further harm.
The case underscores the importance of vigilance and the ongoing efforts of law enforcement to combat child exploitation and safeguard vulnerable minors.
