KENNETH LOCKLEY FROM ASHBOURNE SENTENCED FOR INTERNET PAEDOPHILIA IN LONDON
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Ashbourne Child Sexual Abuser
In a case that has sent shockwaves through the community and raised serious concerns about online safety and legal gaps, Kenneth Lockley, a 28-year-old resident of Ashbourne, Derbyshire, was sentenced to prison for his involvement in a disturbing internet-based paedophile scheme. The incident was uncovered through a joint operation conducted by authorities from California and Scotland Yard, highlighting the international cooperation in tackling online child exploitation.
Lockley's criminal activities came to light after he engaged in a series of online communications with an undercover police officer. During these exchanges, he explicitly incited the officer to arrange for a girl aged nine to be procured for sexual purposes. This case marked a significant legal milestone, as Lockley became the first individual in the United Kingdom to be charged with inciting an undercover officer to facilitate the sexual exploitation of a minor via the internet.
At the Old Bailey, Lockley faced multiple charges, including inciting a person to procure a girl for unlawful sexual activity and distributing indecent photographs. The court heard that Lockley's actions were driven by what was described as
Lockley's criminal activities came to light after he engaged in a series of online communications with an undercover police officer. During these exchanges, he explicitly incited the officer to arrange for a girl aged nine to be procured for sexual purposes. This case marked a significant legal milestone, as Lockley became the first individual in the United Kingdom to be charged with inciting an undercover officer to facilitate the sexual exploitation of a minor via the internet.
At the Old Bailey, Lockley faced multiple charges, including inciting a person to procure a girl for unlawful sexual activity and distributing indecent photographs. The court heard that Lockley's actions were driven by what was described as