STABLES WORKER PAEDOPHILE FROM BEXLEY JAILED FOR 15 MONTHS AFTER TARGETING 14-YEAR-OLD GIRL
A Bexley paedophile who used his position as a stables worker to engage in sexual activity with a 14-year-old-girl has been jailed for 15 months.The 31-year-old, Patrick Michael Bradfield of Vicarage Road, targeted his victim at the stables where he worked.
The girl received suggestive text messages from him over 2014.
Bradfield was fully aware of her age and continued to groom her, convincing her he was in love with her.
Their relationship became sexual in October of that year, with Bradfield trying to keep it secret and asking her to conspire with friends to cover for her while skipping school.
Their relationship was uncovered when someone became concerned about their behavior, leading to police involvement and his arrest.
He denied the affair initially, but police analysis of his phone revealed their relationship and sexual messages.
Bradfield pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 15 months at Inner London Crown Court on February 16.
Detective Constable Lee Ellis highlighted the risks Bradfield posed to young females and urged victims to come forward.
