Simon Matthew Virgo the Hedge End Paedophile transmitted explicit messages to a minor identified as Mollie. The 37-year-old reached out to her using an online messaging application named Kik.
Prosecuting attorney Emily Lanham stated, “The messages exchanged contained references to implied sexual acts and enquiries regarding her preference for older men.”
Nonetheless, Simon Matthew Virgo, from Walker Gardens, Hedge End, did indeed communicate with law enforcement officials.
Following a raid on his residence, investigators confiscated two cellphones and two iPads.
They discovered explicit photos of children believed to be victims of abuse, aged six to eleven.
Simon Matthew Virgo presents himself in Southampton Crown Court, facing two charges of possessing indecent photos of a child and one charge of seeking to engage in sexual communication with a minor.
In a prior trial, he admitted guilt to the offences occurring between June and December 2019.
Defendant Jamie Gammon stated that his client possesses good character and has no prior convictions.
The 37-year-old, Simon Matthew Virgo, conversed with law enforcement officials. The 37-year-old conversed with law enforcement officials.
He contended that the judge ought to suspend any indemnity punishment and remarked that if he receives a prison sentence, ‘he will be released and confront a future devoid of support’.
Mr. Gammon stated, “My assertion is that he is amenable to assistance and desires help.”
Judge Christopher Parker QC cautioned that if Mollie were indeed a minor, “the circumstances could be significantly altered.”
He also referenced ‘favourable endorsements from several individuals.’
Judge Parker imposed a six-month prison sentence, suspended for a duration of 12 years.
Simon Matthew Virgo is required to fulfil 100 hours of community service and undergo 40 days of rehabilitation.
Simon Matthew Virgo was mandated to remit £340 in expenses.
Moreover, Simon Matthew Virgo is required to register as a sexual offender for seven years and will be subject to a sexual harm prevention order for the same duration.
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