TIMOTHY HAWKINS OF KEYNSHAM SENTENCED FOR ONLINE SEXUAL OFFENSES
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Keynsham Sexual Abuser
A man who contacted a girl via Facebook, claiming to be 13 years old, and subsequently shared an explicit photo has been given a suspended sentence. Timothy Hawkins, 38, of Keynsham, engaged in sexualised online conversations and even offered to meet the girl, though the meeting never took place. He was sentenced to 15 weeks in prison, suspended for two years, and is required to register as a sex offender for seven years. The court highlighted the importance of safeguarding minors online and taking action to prevent exploitation.