Grimsby predator jailed for two year campaign of abuse against boy
He's been sentenced to five years and three months in prison
Last updated 17th Feb 2026
A Grimsby predator has been jailed for over five years after subjecting a teenage boy to a two-year campaign of abuse.
27-year-old Cameron Preston previously pleaded guilty to:
- three counts of engaging in sexual activity with a child
- three counts of making indecent photographs of a child
- stalking involving fear of violence
Preston met his victim, a 15-year-old boy, through a social media app in 2020.
He claimed he was 16-years-old, despite being 22.
He went on to engage in sexual activity with the teenager, who still believed Preston was 16.
Preston harassed his victim for two years, without him knowing.
He sent the boy threatening messages under a false account telling him he was being watched, and others counting down to when a stranger would arrive at his home.
The boy went to Preston for help, not knowing he was actually behind the messages.
He also sent the teenager malicious deliveries where random parcels were ordered to his address, along with taxis and takeaway deliveries which ordered him to pay on arrival.
A fake dating profile was also created in his name.
Strangers would contact him threatening to expose indecent images of him.
In 2022, the teenager went to police, previously being encouraged not to by Preston.
An investigation led to his arrest.
Cameron Preston has been sentenced to five years and three months in prison and will remain on the Sex Offenders Register for life.
He also received an indefinite restraining order and a ten-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order.
“Preston is a malicious and manipulative individual"
Officer in the case, Detective Sergeant Lucy Proctor-Eckley said: “Preston is a malicious and manipulative individual who deliberately targeted a vulnerable teenage boy and exploited his trust for his own disturbing gratification.
“Over a prolonged period of time, he subjected teenage boy to a calculated campaign of harassment and intimidation leaving him in constant fear, all while presenting himself as a source of support.
“The extensive evidence uncovered in this investigation showed Preston was responsible for creating false identities, arranging malicious deliveries and attempting to isolate the victim from seeking help, all in an effort to maintain control."
She thanked the victim for his courage in coming forward.