Overview
- Alan Williams, sentenced Saturday at Hull Crown Court, received one year in prison, a seven-year sexual harm prevention order, 10 years on the sex offenders register, and a £187 victims' surcharge.
- He admitted attempting to engage in sexual communication with a child under 16 between May 10 and 28 last year and attempting to meet a girl under 16 following grooming on May 28.
- Prosecutors said he messaged a Snapchat account that identified as a 12-year-old, asked for photos, used affectionate terms, and arranged to meet at Hull railway station.
- He drove about two hours to Hull and was arrested at 9:08am outside Caffè Nero near the station after telling the decoy he was waiting there.
- Police found his car nearby with a 24-hour parking ticket, his wedding ring taped to the sun visor, and court heard he had no prior convictions, made no comment in interview, and later pleaded guilty with expressed remorse.