Doncaster groomer who abused teenage boys he paid for indecent images jailed
A Doncaster groomer who abused two teenage boys by paying them to engage in sexual activity has been jailed.
An investigation began into Jack Meredith, 28, of Kiln Court, after a victim bravely reported his crimes to police.
He recalled how Meredith had asked him if he "wanted to earn some money", before paying him in exchange for sending indecent images of himself.
Meredith's phone was seized and examined which corroborated the victim's account and led to the identification of another victim.
Once again, Meredith groomed his victim by paying him in return for indecent images.
He also sexually assaulted him multiple times and sexually exploited him, resulting in him being charged with 10 offences.
Meredith pleaded guilty to two counts of inciting a boy aged 13 to 15 to engage in sexual activity in respect of one victim.
He also admitted two counts of the same offence in respect of his other victim, as well as four counts of sexual assault, engaging in non-penetrative sexual activity with a boy aged 13 to 15 and inciting the sexual exploitation of a child aged 13 to 17.
A further 11 counts of sexual offences were ordered to lie on file.
Meredith was jailed for three years at Sheffield Crown Court on Monday (January 19) and made subject to a 10-year sexual harm prevention order.
He was also given a 25-year restraining order against his victims and must sign the sex offenders' register for life.
Detective Constable Dani Duncan-Blakley said: "I want to commend both victims for their bravery in telling us about the horrific sexual abuse they endured.
"Without their courageous testimonies, we wouldn't have been able to secure this criminal justice outcome and I hope this sentences provides some comfort to both of his victims after what must have been a torrid and traumatic experience.
"Please remember that it is never too late to report a sexual offence. If you have been a victim or you know someone who has been a victim of this crime, please know that we are here to listen to you and support you through every step of the process."
Please remember that victims of sexual offences are granted automatic lifetime anonymity. It is a criminal offence to name them or share any information which may lead to them being identified and if you do this, we will take action.