Sent explicit messages, selfies and graphic videos to what he thought was a 14-year-old girl.

Perth Paedophile Avoids Jail After Covert Police Operation

Alan McDade, a Perth resident, has been spared a prison sentence despite engaging in explicit online interactions with what he believed to be a 14-year-old girl named Beth.

McDade, unaware that he was communicating with undercover police officers, sent explicit messages, selfies, and graphic videos to the fictitious "Beth".

The covert police operation exposed McDade's intentions, leading to his arrest and subsequent legal proceedings.

While McDade's actions were deemed serious, the court ultimately decided against imposing a prison sentence. The specific details of the sentencing, including any probationary period or other penalties, are not yet publicly available.

This case highlights the ongoing threat posed by online child sexual exploitation and the importance of proactive law enforcement efforts to protect vulnerable individuals.