MATTHEW DRAYCOTT FROM NEWHALL SENTENCED FOR GROOMING 12-YEAR-OLD GIRL IN DERBY
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Newhall Sexual Abuser
In September 2013, a disturbing case emerged involving Matthew Draycott, a 23-year-old man from Newhall, who used social media to target and groom a young girl for sexual purposes. The incident unfolded when Draycott engaged with a 12-year-old girl on Facebook, initiating a series of lewd messages and sending her a provocative photograph in an attempt to persuade her to meet him for sex.
According to court proceedings, Draycott had actively sought to incite the girl, who was under the age of 13, to engage in sexual activity. He repeatedly asked her to meet him at various locations, including a park and a bus stop, with the explicit intention of having sex. The girl, however, never followed through with the meetings. Instead, she confided in her father about the messages she had received, which led to the police being involved and Draycott’s subsequent arrest.
During the sentencing at Derby Crown Court, Judge Andrew Hamilton condemned Draycott’s actions, stating, “You sought to procure a young girl for your own sexual pleasure – you trawled through a large number of people you were in contact with on Facebook and you came across her. You knew she was under age. You knew you should not have contact with her but you persisted.” The judge emphasized the emotional impact on the girl, noting that she was “distressed and upset” when she disclosed the situation to her father.
Judge Hamilton further described Draycott’s conduct as “effectively grooming” the young girl, highlighting the seriousness of his predatory behavior. He issued a stern warning to others involved in similar conduct, stating, “This court has to send out a message to people like you who trawl round young girls to get meetings with them to satisfy their own lusts. People like you go to prison.”
Prosecutor Sonal Ahya provided additional details, revealing that Draycott first sent a Facebook friend request to the girl in May. She believed him to be a relative of someone she knew and accepted the request. The girl later disclosed that she was nearly 15, and Draycott asked if she liked older men. Their conversations escalated, with the defendant exchanging mobile numbers at his request. The messages became increasingly sexual, and Draycott made multiple arrangements to meet her for sexual activity. Fortunately, none of these meetings materialized.
Miss Ahya explained that Draycott even suggested her sister could be involved and sent her a lewd photograph of himself. He also asked the girl to send pictures of herself, though she refused. The girl later told police she felt scared and intimidated by the interactions. Draycott was arrested on June 10 and initially denied knowing the girl. However, when confronted with their conversations, he admitted that he had been bored one night and added her as a friend. He also confessed that if they had met, he would have engaged in sexual activity with her.
As part of his sentence, Draycott is required to register as a sex offender for ten years and must comply with a sexual offences prevention order. This order prohibits him from being alone with any girl under 16 and bans him from working with children. The case underscores the dangers of online grooming and the importance of vigilance in protecting vulnerable minors from predators.
According to court proceedings, Draycott had actively sought to incite the girl, who was under the age of 13, to engage in sexual activity. He repeatedly asked her to meet him at various locations, including a park and a bus stop, with the explicit intention of having sex. The girl, however, never followed through with the meetings. Instead, she confided in her father about the messages she had received, which led to the police being involved and Draycott’s subsequent arrest.
During the sentencing at Derby Crown Court, Judge Andrew Hamilton condemned Draycott’s actions, stating, “You sought to procure a young girl for your own sexual pleasure – you trawled through a large number of people you were in contact with on Facebook and you came across her. You knew she was under age. You knew you should not have contact with her but you persisted.” The judge emphasized the emotional impact on the girl, noting that she was “distressed and upset” when she disclosed the situation to her father.
Judge Hamilton further described Draycott’s conduct as “effectively grooming” the young girl, highlighting the seriousness of his predatory behavior. He issued a stern warning to others involved in similar conduct, stating, “This court has to send out a message to people like you who trawl round young girls to get meetings with them to satisfy their own lusts. People like you go to prison.”
Prosecutor Sonal Ahya provided additional details, revealing that Draycott first sent a Facebook friend request to the girl in May. She believed him to be a relative of someone she knew and accepted the request. The girl later disclosed that she was nearly 15, and Draycott asked if she liked older men. Their conversations escalated, with the defendant exchanging mobile numbers at his request. The messages became increasingly sexual, and Draycott made multiple arrangements to meet her for sexual activity. Fortunately, none of these meetings materialized.
Miss Ahya explained that Draycott even suggested her sister could be involved and sent her a lewd photograph of himself. He also asked the girl to send pictures of herself, though she refused. The girl later told police she felt scared and intimidated by the interactions. Draycott was arrested on June 10 and initially denied knowing the girl. However, when confronted with their conversations, he admitted that he had been bored one night and added her as a friend. He also confessed that if they had met, he would have engaged in sexual activity with her.
As part of his sentence, Draycott is required to register as a sex offender for ten years and must comply with a sexual offences prevention order. This order prohibits him from being alone with any girl under 16 and bans him from working with children. The case underscores the dangers of online grooming and the importance of vigilance in protecting vulnerable minors from predators.