STEFF JONES SENTENCED IN LIVERPOOL FOR SEXUAL OFFENCES AGAINST TWO CHILDREN
A convicted sex offender who engaged in sexual activity with a schoolgirl and was found in possession of indecent images of another has been sentenced to prison following the bravery of one of his victims who reported him to police.Steff Jones, 19, of Netherton, was sentenced to four years in prison at Liverpool Crown Court on Monday, January 4, after admitting to charges of sexual activity with a girl aged 14 and possessing indecent images of another teenage girl.
The court also imposed a Sexual Harm Prevention Order on Jones.
Merseyside Police praised the courage of the victims and welcomed the sentence handed down.
Jones was arrested on Friday, October 23, last year, after one of the victims—a teenage girl he admitted to having contact with—reported him to authorities.
Detective Chief Inspector Simon Hurst stated, "Jones is a dangerous individual that preyed on two young girls, and thanks to their courage in coming forward, he will now spend significant time in prison.
We are committed to protecting victims of sexual offences, and anyone who reports an incident to us will be safeguarded and supported throughout the investigation." He continued, "I hope today’s result gives the victims some closure and allows them to move forward, knowing they have helped put Jones behind bars, where he can no longer pose a risk to other children." Hurst also urged others who may have been victims or have concerns about similar activities to come forward, adding, "Anyone that has been a victim of a similar sexual offence, is concerned for the safety of someone they know or suspects someone to be engaging in this criminal activity, should come forward and speak to us.
We have a team of dedicated staff who will expertly and compassionately deal with your reports and we will do everything we can to bring offenders to justice."
