This was the moment Andrew Clough, the Stoke-on-Trent Paedophile, was challenged by child protection activists after communicating with ‘underage girls’.
The startling footage documents the incident in which Andrew Clough was ensnared in a sting operation outside his residence in Stoke-on-Trent.
The 45-year-old, Andrew Clough, is depicted crossing his arms in disbelief while being probed by the Scorpion Hunters regarding his internet communications with three decoys.
Andrew Clough received a 36-month prison sentence for his reprehensible offences earlier this month.
In the 16-minute video, which was broadcast live on Facebook, a male hunter asks Andrew Clough, “Do you possess a sexual attraction to minors?” He responds, “I was hoping I did not possess it, but perhaps I do.”
The deviant soon stares into the camera and enquires, “Who are you?” while scratching his head in bewilderment regarding the filming.
The male hunter replies, “We are an autonomous group; the authorities are being notified.” You are about to be apprehended for engaging in inappropriate discourse with minors.
When enquired about the number of ‘ladies’ he had been conversing with, Andrew Clough acknowledges three and is subsequently asked, “Do you consider it acceptable?”. He responds: “I have realised that I must address an issue.”
The Scorpion hunter states, “Upon reviewing the conversations, you have requested images from them.” You proceeded to instruct them on masturbation in explicit detail.
“You informed one of the adults you were conversing with that you are divorced.” Individuals believe they can navigate the internet and act as they like.
Andrew Clough assents as the hunter discusses the gravity of his offences, understanding the unavoidable consequence. He states: “It is incorrect; I am attempting to resolve it.”
While awaiting the police’s arrival, the male hunter states: “Some individuals involved in this are victims, as individuals like you groom them online—though I am not implying that you have—and subsequently meet with the children, causing irreparable harm to their lives.”
These individuals are now survivors as they have endured that experience. Some individuals are unable to tolerate it, while others resort to suicide due to their inability to manage the trauma inflicted upon them.
Andrew Clough states: “I acknowledge that it is incorrect and I would not repeat it.”
I endeavour to refrain from this trivial behaviour, which I repeatedly exhibit online. I wish to cease this activity.
A female hunter, positioned behind the camera, asserts, “I am certain those children did not desire instruction on masturbation, did they?” What is your current situation?
With no options available and resigned to his destiny, Andrew Clough remains silent while she interrogates him, arms crossed, until he becomes agitated by the camera’s proximity.
Shortly thereafter, the broadcast concludes before the police arrive at the location.
At Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court, Andrew Clough admitted guilt to two charges of attempting to induce a child to participate in sexual activity and one charge of sexual communication with a child.
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