August 2019 Sex offender jailed for 28 months after asking young boys to pose naked online A man was jailed for sexual contact with 22 boys on the internet with a judge fearing that he remains a risk to children. A ten-year order was imposed on Keith Pell, in an effort to stop him asking boys to pose naked, wear girls’ knickers and perform sex acts. A 28-month prison sentence was ordered for the 52-year-old who admitted offences between June 2016 and August 2017. Sitting at Nottingham Crown Court, Judge Steven Coupland told him: “The conclusion of the probation service is that you are a high risk of re-offending. I endorse that view. “For a period of 18 months, you repeatedly contacted boys under 18 for the purpose of sexual gratification.” He said the offences were made worse because one boy was 14 and another 15. Pell was put on the sex offenders’ register for ten years. The judge noted the offences were committed at a time when Pell was caring for his mother before her death but added: “It is not an excuse.” James Baird, prosecuting, said Pell was traced after he contacted a known paedophile in Surrey, saying he had 200 pictures of boys aged between 11 and 16. A Canadian website dealing in “sexualised chat” was used by Pell of Carlton Street, Mansfield. He pleaded guilty to 22 charges of attempting to cause or incite the exploitation of a child. Mr Baird told the court: “He asked whether they could have fun together in front of the camera. He said he needed cheering up.” Another boy responded, said he was 16 and asked “if this is too young.” Mr Baird told the court: “He says OK and asks him to dress in his sister’s clothes. He tells him to get naked on the camera.” Calling another victim “sexy,” Pell went on to “ask whether he would be his online boyfriend,” added Mr Baird.