A MAN from South Petherton has been given a suspended sentence for engaging in sexual activity with a child.
Kallum Ford, 24, of West End Close, South Somerset, appeared in Taunton Crown Court on June 26 of this year.
According to the court listings, between March 31, 2022, and May 1, 2023, for the purpose of obtaining sexual gratification, Ford intentionally sexually communicated with a 14-year-old child, whom he did not reasonably believe was aged 16 or over, and caused the child to look at an image of a person engaging in sexual activity.
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On April 22, the court listings state, Ford also intentionally incited a 14-year-old child to engage in sexual activity.
The court listings state that on June 17, 2023, Ford was also found with cannabis in his possession.
Ford has been given a total suspended custodial period of 20 months, suspended for 24 months, and is subject to a sexual harm prevention order lasting until June 25, 2036.
Ford must complete 100 hours of unpaid work and may be subject to barring from working with children and/or vulnerable adults.
Ford is also required to complete 30 rehabilitation activity requirement days and register with the police for 10 years.
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