A man who groomed a child on social media before meeting them in Gainsborough has been jailed
The 38 year old posed as a young boy online
Last updated 13th Dec 2024
A man who groomed a child on social media before meeting up with them in Gainsborough has been jailed.
The 38-year-old from Barnsley posed as a young boy online before arranging to meet up.
He's been jailed for four years and 10 months.
Carl Huxley of Holgate Mount Ward Green in Barnsley was sentenced when he appeared before officials at Lincoln Crown Court on Friday, 13 December.
The 38-year-old was found guilty of meeting a child under the age of 16 following sexual grooming and engaging in sexual communication with a child at an earlier hearing.
Lincolnshire Police said:
"They went to Lincoln where he continued to groom his victim by purchasing them gifts during the day.
"He later booked double hotel room for them but was reported to the police before the room could be used."
DC Jones, who worked on the case, paid tribute to the bravery of the victim and the commitment of those who helped bring Huxley to justice.
She said: “Huxley’s behaviour was, calculated, intentional and manipulative. This is wholly unacceptable and wildly inappropriate, showing a complete disregard for his victim’s age and wellbeing, for his own sexual gratification.
“This will not be tolerated in Lincolnshire and this sentence sends a strong message to any would-be criminals that they will be caught and dealt with.
“I’d like to thank the victim and their family for their courage throughout this process – without them we wouldn’t be here today.
“I’d also like to pay tribute to the police officers and staff involved in this investigation, it was a team effort, and this result would not have been possible without their hard work.