TOM LANGFORD FROM WATFORD SENTENCED FOR CHILD SEX OFFENCES IN ST ALBANS
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A man from Watford has been handed a suspended prison sentence after being convicted of serious child sex offences. Tom Langford, who resides on Edward Amey Close in Watford, appeared before the court at St Albans Crown Court to face sentencing on Thursday, January 23.
Langford was charged with six counts related to causing or inciting a girl under the age of 13 to engage in sexual activity. It is important to note that these charges did not involve any form of penetration. After a thorough trial, he was found guilty on five of these counts, while one charge was not proven, and he was acquitted of that particular offence.
The court's decision resulted in Langford receiving a two-year prison sentence, which was suspended for two years. This means he will not serve time in prison unless he commits another offence within the suspension period. In addition to the suspended sentence, he was ordered to complete 240 hours of unpaid community work, reflecting the court’s emphasis on rehabilitation and community service.
Furthermore, Langford was subjected to a nine-month electronically monitored curfew, which requires him to remain at a designated location during specified hours, monitored via electronic tagging. The court also imposed a 10-year sexual harm prevention order, restricting his activities and contact to protect potential victims.
As part of his ongoing obligations, Langford is required to register with the police for a decade and pay a victim surcharge, contributing to support services for victims of sexual offences. The court’s ruling underscores the severity of the offences committed and the importance of safeguarding vulnerable minors from exploitation and harm.
Langford was charged with six counts related to causing or inciting a girl under the age of 13 to engage in sexual activity. It is important to note that these charges did not involve any form of penetration. After a thorough trial, he was found guilty on five of these counts, while one charge was not proven, and he was acquitted of that particular offence.
The court's decision resulted in Langford receiving a two-year prison sentence, which was suspended for two years. This means he will not serve time in prison unless he commits another offence within the suspension period. In addition to the suspended sentence, he was ordered to complete 240 hours of unpaid community work, reflecting the court’s emphasis on rehabilitation and community service.
Furthermore, Langford was subjected to a nine-month electronically monitored curfew, which requires him to remain at a designated location during specified hours, monitored via electronic tagging. The court also imposed a 10-year sexual harm prevention order, restricting his activities and contact to protect potential victims.
As part of his ongoing obligations, Langford is required to register with the police for a decade and pay a victim surcharge, contributing to support services for victims of sexual offences. The court’s ruling underscores the severity of the offences committed and the importance of safeguarding vulnerable minors from exploitation and harm.