Nottingham TikTok influencer targeted underage girls
The aspiring social media star admitted a series of sexual offences
Last updated 26th Jul 2024
An aspiring social media influencer from Nottingham has been jailed after admitting to a series of sex offences against two teenage girls.
Reaquain Palmer came to attention of Nottinghamshire Police at the end of July last year when one of his victims confided in staff at her school about a sexual relationship. She had known of him from his viral TikTok account.
A court heard how Palmer also contacted another schoolgirl and attempted to engage her in a sexual act over the phone.
Palmer pleaded guilty to three counts of engaging in sexual activity with a girl aged 13 to 15. He also admitted to engaging in sexual communications with a child and intimidating a witness.
Appearing at Nottingham Crown Court today, Palmer, now aged 24, of Carlton Road, Nottingham, was jailed for three years and eight months.
He was also made the subject of a sexual harm prevention order which will tightly control his online activities and access to children in the future.
Detective Sergeant Julie Salisbury, of Nottinghamshire Police, said:
“Palmer was well known to a lot of girls in Nottingham thanks to his use of social media. It is clear that he made the most of this notoriety and enjoyed spending time with teenage girls.
“That is not illegal but sexually exploiting children is – as is threatening people in a bid to undermine the judicial process.
“Palmer knew that but still chose to pursue sexual relations with girls who knew to be under the age of consent.
“I am pleased he has now been held to account and hope this case serves as a warning to other young men about the potential consequences of this kind of beahviour.
“Nothing is more important to us than the safety and wellbeing of children and we will not hesitate to come after people who harm them in this way.”