Francis Burns
Age: 51
Town: Dundee
Convicted: 25/07/2023
Admitted sending nude photos and videos to a 'girl' he knew to be 13.
Child Sex Offender Calls Police on Himself After 'Sting' by Paedo Hunters
Francis Burns, a convicted child sex offender, has been arrested again after admitting to sending nude photos and videos to a "girl" he believed to be 13 years old. However, the "girl" was actually a decoy operated by a group of self-styled "paedo hunters."
Burns contacted authorities himself after being caught in the sting operation. He is now back behind bars facing charges related to his actions.
The case highlights the ongoing issue of online child exploitation and the use of vigilante groups in tackling such crimes. It also raises concerns about the ethical implications of using decoys in these situations.
Authorities are urging anyone who has been the victim of online abuse to come forward and report it.