HAYDEN CLARKE FROM CHELMSLEY WOOD ESCAPES JAIL AFTER SEX WITH UNDERAGE GIRL IN BOLD FACEBOOK SCANDAL

In a case that has shocked the community of Chelmsley Wood, Hayden Clarke, a 19-year-old resident of Berwicks Lane, was involved in a disturbing incident involving an underage girl he met through social media. The events unfolded in March 2017, when Clarke engaged in sexual activity with a 14-year-old schoolgirl at her home, while her mother was away. This act was not an isolated incident, as Clarke had previously sent the girl explicit images via Facebook, further highlighting the predatory nature of his actions.

Clarke’s arrest came after the victim confided in her friends and reported the matter to her school authorities. During the court proceedings at Warwick Crown Court, Clarke admitted to two counts of engaging in sexual activity with a minor. He claimed that he believed the girl was 15 at the time of their encounters, a defense that the court scrutinized closely. It was also revealed that Clarke was under a community order due to a prior burglary conviction when these offences took place.

Despite the serious nature of his crimes, Clarke was not sentenced to prison. Instead, Judge Andrew Lockhart QC imposed a two-year community order, which included an overnight curfew and a requirement for Clarke to register as a sex offender for five years. The judge emphasized the gravity of the situation and the importance of accountability, stating, “This court sees a lot of young men like you. We have all been young men, and we all think we’re invincible at times – but we’re not. There comes a time when you have to listen, and listen hard, and that time is now.”

Judge Lockhart further addressed Clarke’s actions, noting that his life was at a critical juncture. He pointed out that Clarke had previously ignored a court order related to his burglary conviction, and during the period of the community order, he engaged in a relationship with a girl he knew was underage. The court was told that Clarke was reportedly shocked when told the girl was not 16, but this did not prevent him from continuing his misconduct. The judge condemned his decision to visit the girl’s mother’s home and have sexual intercourse with her, underscoring the seriousness of the breach of trust and the exploitation involved in the case.