ANDREW SLATER CAUGHT IN AYLESBURY SEX STING AT WOKING - JAILED FOR 12 MONTHS

In a serious case of online predatory behavior, Andrew Slater, a resident of Aylesbury, was apprehended after attempting to meet a supposed 14-year-old girl for sexual activity. The incident unfolded when Slater traveled from Aylesbury to Woking in Surrey, believing he was about to engage in a sexual encounter with a minor he had been communicating with online.

Unbeknownst to him, he was being monitored by an online child protection team known as ‘Not of normal criminal element,’ who had set up a decoy to catch individuals seeking to exploit minors. The team recorded the entire interaction, capturing Slater’s explicit conversations and his intentions to meet the girl for sexual purposes. Once the team confirmed his plans, they contacted local authorities, leading to his swift arrest.

During the online exchanges, Slater was openly sexually explicit, clearly indicating his desire to engage in sexual activity with the minor. His messages left little doubt about his intentions, which prompted immediate legal action.

At the court hearing, Andrew Neil Slater pleaded guilty to charges of attempting to meet a child following sexual grooming. The court sentenced him to a prison term of 12 months. Additionally, he was ordered to register as a sex offender, a legal requirement for individuals convicted of such offenses. The case highlights ongoing efforts by law enforcement and online safety teams to combat online grooming and protect minors from exploitation, especially in areas like Aylesbury and Woking where such incidents continue to pose a threat.