March 2021 Pervert caught by paedophile hunting team A pervert has avoided a prison sentence after he was caught by paedophile hunting team when he attempted to groom a young girl online Paul Simmons, 53 of Brighton appeared at court where he was sentenced to: 16 months imprisonment suspended for two years Must complete 100 hours unpaid work and 35 days of a rehabilitation activity. Will be on the Sex Offenders Register for 10 years and a Sexual Harm Prevention Order will be in place for 10 years. Ordered to pay £425 court costs