GARETH COPSON IN LEICESTER SENTENCED FOR ONLINE SEXUAL OFFENCES
Gareth Copson, a 28-year-old man from Leicester, has received a suspended prison sentence after engaging in online chats with an individual claiming to be a 13-year-old girl.During their conversations on social media, Copson asked personal and sexual questions and also sent a graphic image of his genitals.
He was sentenced to eight months in prison, suspended for two years, and was ordered to register as a sex offender for a period of ten years.
The court emphasized the importance of safeguarding children from online exploitation throughout the proceedings.