Leeds man jailed for online sexual offences and drugs offences
The 33 year old will serve five years six months in prison
A Leeds man is starting a five year six month prison term after admitting to five online sexual offences and possession of Class A drugs.
33 year old Jake Regan, of Borrough Avenue, admitted to a count of causing a child to engage in sexual activity and a count of causing a child to watch sexual activity.
He also admitted to two counts of attempting to engage in sexual activity with a child and a count of making an indecent photo of a child.
He also pleaded guilty to possession of methamphetamine, which was found during a search of his flat.
Regan has been placed on the Sex Offenders Register.
DI Victoria Thomas of West Yorkshire Police said: “The commission of sexual offences against children online are extremely harmful."
"Regan thought he could incite sexual communication with girls online without reproach but due to the diligence of the officer in the case, the evidence presented at court was watertight and undeniable, leaving him no choice but to plead guilty to all offences."
"We welcome the sentence imposed on Regan by the court, which sends a clear message that predatory online sexual offending does not go under the radar and the consequences will be severe.”