Sheffield paedophile gave undercover cop he thought was 13-year-old girl sex act “instructions”
The defendant had “accepted” his sexual interest in children, the court heard
A Sheffield paedophile gave an undercover police officer he believed to be a 13-year-old girl online “instructions” on how to perform a sex act.
Liam Askew-Hutson, aged 32, contacted the girl on Snapchat on October 10, 2024, replying “I could get done, LOL”, when discovering her age, Sheffield Crown Court heard.
Ella Fornsworth, prosecuting, said on one occasion he requested “descriptions” of the sexual activity - telling her “I’m going to blow soon”.
He was arrested the following December, telling police: “I ain’t done it.”
Askew-Hutson’s barrister Benjamin Bell said his client had “accepted” his sexual interest in children, which was unusual.
Since his arrest he had attended Andy’s Man Club every week while struggling with suicidal ideation and was raising money for the charity.
Judge Peter Hampton told Askew-Hutson: “You told her you would get done - you were right about that.
“On December 11, 2024, you were arrested - that must have been a traumatic day for your family.”
However, noting Askew-Hutson’s lack of previous relevant convictions and that there was a good prospect of rehabilitation, the judge suspended a 20-month jail term for two years.
He handed the defendant a programme requirement, 200 hours of unpaid work and a seven-year sexual harm prevention order.
Askew-Hutson, of Harvey Road, Chapeltown, admitted attempting to engage in sexual communication with a child and attempting to incite a girl aged 13 to 15 to engage in sexual activity.