SPROWSTON SEX OFFENDER CAUGHT ON CCTV PREYING ON YOUNG GIRL
A Norwich man has admitted sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl after being caught on CCTV kissing and fondling her.Norwich Magistrates’ Court was told footage had come to light showing him repeatedly kissing and touching the youngster.
Stone, of Rushmore Close in Sprowston, pleaded guilty to sexual activity with a child.
He was reported to police by the parents of the vulnerable teen, who suffers from a range of issues including autism, after his actions came to light on November 12.
The court heard he had previously been jailed in 2021 for breaches of a Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO) imposed following a conviction for possession of indecent images of children.
He will be sentenced on February 17.
Magistrates warned imprisonment or his case being committed to the crown court for greater punishment had not been ruled out.
Defence solicitor Annette Hall stated: “He has pleaded guilty at the first opportunity and taken responsibility for his actions.
As a result of that, this young girl does not have to go through the ordeal of a trial.”
