RYAN HAWORTH CAUGHT IN BIRMINGHAM CHILD SEXUAL EXPLOITATION STING

On January 14th, 2025, authorities in Birmingham successfully apprehended Ryan Haworth, a 29-year-old resident of Fallindale Road, Sheldon. The arrest followed a coordinated operation conducted by the Child Online Safety Team Decoy alongside the Ghosts online child protection unit, both of which specialize in combating online child exploitation and safeguarding minors from potential harm.

During the operation, Haworth was targeted by undercover agents posing as minors or individuals involved in child protection efforts. The purpose of these operations is to identify and apprehend individuals attempting to engage in illegal and predatory activities involving children over the internet. Haworth was suspected of engaging in conversations that involved talking to a minor and inciting them to participate in sexual activities, which is a serious criminal offense.

Following the successful sting, Haworth was taken into custody by law enforcement officials. He is currently being held on suspicion of attempting to communicate with a minor for the purpose of sexual activity and inciting a child to engage in such conduct. The authorities have emphasized their ongoing commitment to protecting children from online predators and will continue to conduct such operations to ensure the safety of minors in Birmingham and beyond.

Details surrounding the case remain under investigation, and further legal proceedings are expected. The community and child protection agencies remain vigilant, urging parents and guardians to remain alert and report any suspicious online activity involving minors.