Man who used to work with West Midlands PCC jailed for child sex offences
Darryl Moffatt made activities designed to steer secondary school pupils away from crime
A man who used to work in partnership with the Office of the West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner has been sentenced to 2 years and 8 months in prison after pleading guilty to a number of child sex offences.
30 year old Darryl Moffatt of Short Heath Road in Erdington will also be put on the Sex Offenders Register for 10 years and will be subject to a Sexual Harm Prevention Order.
Moffatt had already pleaded guilty to three counts of making indecent photos of a child, one count of distributing an indecent image of a child, two counts of attempting to engage in sexual communication with a child and one count of attempting to cause or incite a boy aged 13 to 15 to engage in sexual activity.
Between September 2017 and June 2020 he worked with secondary schools across Birmingham to commission activities designed to steer young people away from crime.
Following Moffatt’s arrest on 19th June 2020 he was immediately suspended and his fixed term contract was not renewed.
The crimes he has been found guilty of are not connected to his work.
The West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner's office released a statement saying: "The shock and disappointment that people feel are shared by us.
"The gravity of his crimes should not be understated and we are all deeply saddened by the events that have unfolded.
"Throughout the investigation we have worked closely with the police, local authorities and schools to ensure the safety and well-being of students and young people."
West Midlands Police Detective Chief Inspector Sam Batey said: “Moffatt’s actions were deplorable.
"He has abused his position of trust and should have understood the impact his actions will have had on those involved.
“All secondary schools that Moffatt was in contact with as part of his role have been kept fully updated throughout our investigation as we recognise the difficulties and concerns that this may have caused.
“This behaviour is not acceptable, we’re committed to finding those perpetrating such crimes against children, and seeking justice.
“I’d urge anyone who has suffered from this type of abuse to come forward and report what has happened. We have specialist officers available to support you."