STEPHEN MORGAN DONCASTER SENTENCED FOR SEXUAL OFFENCES IN SHEFFIELD

STEPHEN MORGAN DONCASTER SENTENCED FOR SEXUAL OFFENCES IN SHEFFIELD

Stephen Morgan, of North Cliff Road, Doncaster, was apprehended during a police operation when he believed he was communicating with a 12-year-old and expressed interest in meeting up.

In February 2024, the 38-year-old engaged in online conversations with a profile pretending to be a child.

During these exchanges, Morgan requested photographs and made explicit remarks about sexual acts.

He attempted to arrange a meeting, even offering to pick the supposed child up from school and suggesting swimming in a pond together.

Morgan was arrested when police stopped his vehicle at his home on 29 February 2024.

A registered sex offender, Morgan was convicted at Sheffield Crown Court on 25 March 2024 of one count of engaging in sexual communication with a child and one count of attempting to facilitate sexual activity with a child.

On 5 April, he received an 11-month prison sentence and was issued a 10-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO).

Authorities remind the public that victims of sexual offences are granted lifelong anonymity.

It is a criminal offence to attempt to identify them, and police will take necessary action to protect their privacy.