September 2014 ‘Cunning, corrupting’ Hull paedophile jailed for total of 7 years for grooming girl from age of 12 A “CUNNING, corrupting paedophile” has been jailed for seven years for grooming a young girl for sex. The victim was 12 when Ian Strachan met her by chance four years ago at her relative’s home and he quickly cultivated their relationship. Strachan, 43, used to brush her hair, massage her feet, and hold her hand on walks, Hull Crown Court heard. They also kissed before he began having sex with her five days after her thirteenth birthday. Judge Mark Bury said if it had happened when the girl was 12 he would have been charged with rape. For full story on this case please follow this link