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DOMINIC SEYMOUR CAUGHT IN BATH SEX PREDATOR STING AND SENTENCED TO PRISON
In May 2018, a man named Dominic Seymour from Bath was sentenced to serve time in prison after being caught in a sting operation targeting sexual predators.
Seymour believed he was engaging in a conversation with a 13-year-old girl online, during which he requested sexual activities and sent explicit photographs of himself.
Unbeknownst to him, the profile he was communicating with was actually operated by a member of a paedophile hunting team conducting a sting operation.
The member of the group had traveled from an unspecified location to Bristol Crown Court to give evidence during the trial.
Their testimony was instrumental in securing Seymour's conviction, and the judge overseeing the case commended the group's efforts for their work in protecting children from online predators.
Following the trial, Seymour was found guilty of engaging in sexual communication with a minor and attempting to meet a child for sexual purposes.
On sentencing day, he received a prison term of 16 months.
Additionally, he was subjected to a 10-year sexual harm prevention order, which restricts his activities and contact to prevent further offenses.
He was also placed on the sex offenders register for a decade, ensuring ongoing monitoring of his activities to safeguard the community from potential harm.
Court Outcome
Conviction and Sentencing Details
Sentenced
Detected legal outcome
In May 2018, a man named Dominic Seymour from Bath was sentenced to serve time in prison after being caught in a sting operation targeting sexual predators. Seymour believed he was engaging in a conversation with a 13-year-old girl onlin...
Prison sentence
In May 2018, a man named Dominic Seymour from Bath was sentenced to serve time in prison after being caught in a sting operation targeting sexual predators
Prison sentence
16 months
On sentencing day, he received a prison term of 16 months
Court order
Additionally, he was subjected to a 10-year sexual harm prevention order, which restricts his activities and contact to prevent further offenses
Sex Offenders Register
He was also placed on the sex offenders register for a decade, ensuring ongoing monitoring of his activities to safeguard the community from potential harm