RYAN CHAMBERS FROM MILTON KEYNES AND NETHERFIELD JAILED FOR CHILD SEX OFFENSES ON FACEBOOK

In a case that has sent shockwaves through the communities of Milton Keynes and Netherfield, Ryan Chambers, a 19-year-old man, has been sentenced to three years and nine months in prison for a series of disturbing crimes involving the sexual exploitation of young girls he met through social media platforms, primarily Facebook.

According to court records and police reports, Chambers was identified as a highly dangerous and predatory individual who targeted vulnerable minors. His criminal activities came to light after an extensive investigation by Thames Valley Police, which revealed that he had compiled a database containing the names and mobile phone numbers of over 1,000 girls aged between 12 and 15 years old. This alarming collection of contact information was discovered at his residence located in Akerlea Close, Netherfield.

Chambers faced multiple charges, including eight counts of engaging in sexual activity with a child. Although he denied these allegations, he was convicted in March following a thorough trial. Additionally, he admitted to possessing four indecent images of children, which were classified at level four severity, with level five being the most serious.

The police investigation uncovered that Chambers' offending behavior began in the summer of 2010. However, it was not until a year later that authorities were alerted to his activities. The trigger was a concerned mother who reported that her 14-year-old daughter was being groomed online, prompting a series of inquiries that eventually led to his arrest.

During the search of his Netherfield home, officers found not only the extensive list of over 1,000 girls’ names and contact details but also additional incriminating evidence, including more names, numbers, and the four indecent images. Police also discovered that Chambers had established 11 different Facebook profiles, using variations of his name such as “Ryan Onit” and “Ryan missesyou,” among others, to facilitate his contact with potential victims.

Further investigations revealed that Chambers maintained prolific communication with numerous girls, often initiating contact through these multiple profiles. Det Sgt Sally Kestin described him as a “very dangerous and predatory young man,” emphasizing his intent to groom and sexually abuse his victims. She explained that he would send friend requests to young girls, and once accepted, he would engage them in conversations with the ultimate goal of luring them to his home for sexual encounters.

Police reports indicated that Chambers’ grooming tactics involved requesting phone numbers from the girls after initial contact on Facebook, then encouraging them to visit him in person. His actions demonstrated a calculated effort to exploit minors and evade detection.

In addition to his prison sentence, Chambers was issued a sex offence prevention order, which prohibits him from contacting anyone under the age of 18 and bans him from accessing social media platforms for a period of six years. This order aims to prevent further offenses and protect potential victims from future harm.

Facebook, in response to the case, issued a statement reaffirming their commitment to user safety. A spokesperson said, “We work hard at Facebook to keep people safe on our service and have developed highly sophisticated security systems aimed at preventing people from making inappropriate contact with other users. Sadly, a small number of determined individuals will persist in behaving illegally when using online services. We take a zero tolerance approach, and when such illegal behavior is detected, Facebook will offer its full cooperation to the police to ensure that these people are brought to justice, as we did in the case of Mr. Chambers.”