ALLEGED CHILD GROOMER: MOHAMMED NAUMAN CHARGED:

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MOHAMMED NAUMAN, 31, has been charged with attempting to groom and meet a 14 year old School Girl for Sex.

In his online communications he told the child that he had never had sex before but when confronted he revealed that has a family in his home country of Pakistan.

MOHAMMED NAUMAN claimed that he had good intentions for the child and was looking for her to become his second wife.

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He has been in this country for one year.

ACCESS TO THE LAW: Understanding the Crime and Sentencing

As part of our campaign to improve citizens’ access and understanding of UK Criminal law, we will be explaining the relevant UK legislation surrounding any case law relevant to our articles:

Grooming a child for sexual purposes is a serious criminal offence under UK Law.The Sexual Offences Act 2003specifically addresses online grooming, making it illegal to communicate with a child with the intention of meeting for sexual activity.

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Even if no physical contact occurs, the intent to exploit a child sexually is enough to secure a conviction. Sending explicit material to a child, as seen in this case, further compounds the severity of the offence, as it exposes minors to harmful and inappropriate content.

Convictions can lead to lengthy prison sentences, as well as inclusion on the sex offenders’ register, which significantly restricts future employment and travel. Understanding these legal protections is vital for safeguarding vulnerable individuals, especially as online grooming cases continue to rise.

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