ALED CLEMENT FROM BRIDGEND SENTENCED TO FOUR YEARS FOR ONLINE GROOMING

A 21-year-old man from Bridgend, Aled John Clement, has been sentenced to four years in prison for posing as a teenager online to groom young girls. Using the false name 'Sam Jones' on Facebook, Clement exploited victims by making sexual advances and displaying cash to impress them. His offences took place both in his car and at his home after establishing online friendships with children. Police detained Clement in October 2014 following reports from victims about his behavior. Additionally, he has been ordered to register as a sex offender for life.