MATTHEW STOREY FROM ASPLEY SENTENCED IN NOTTINGHAM FOR SEX OFFENSES INVOLVING UNDERAGE GIRLS

In a serious case that highlights the ongoing threat posed by online predators, Matthew Storey, a 40-year-old man from Wetherby Close, Aspley, has been sentenced to prison for attempting to engage in sexual activities with a minor he believed to be a 12-year-old girl. The incident took place in May of the previous year, during which Storey engaged in online conversations that quickly turned inappropriate and sexualized.

Unbeknownst to him, he was communicating with an undercover police officer based in Wales, who was posing as a young girl. The police officer later relayed the details of the conversations to Nottinghamshire Police, leading to Storey’s arrest. During the investigation, authorities uncovered additional chat logs involving Storey and other underage girls, revealing a disturbing pattern of predatory behavior.

Storey faced multiple charges, including four counts of attempting to engage in sexual communications with a child, two counts of failing to comply with notification requirements, and further counts related to attempting to incite a girl under 13 to engage in sexual activity. He was also charged with making an indecent photo of a child. These charges reflect a serious breach of trust and a clear danger to minors.

It is noteworthy that Storey had a prior criminal record. In July 2014, he was convicted of nine offences, including inciting a child to engage in sexual activity and causing a child to watch a sexual act. He was sentenced to 30 months in prison at that time, indicating a history of offending behavior.

On Tuesday, January 26, at Nottingham Crown Court, the court handed down a substantial sentence of three years and four months in prison. Additionally, Storey was subjected to a 10-year sexual harm prevention order, which restricts his activities and contact with minors. He is also required to sign the Sex Offenders’ Register indefinitely, ensuring ongoing monitoring and public safety measures.

This case underscores the importance of vigilance in online spaces and the persistent efforts of law enforcement to combat sexual offenses against children. The community of Aspley and beyond is reminded of the dangers lurking in digital interactions and the critical need for safeguarding vulnerable minors from exploitation.