Five counts of child sexual offences including grooming and inciting a child to send indecent images or have sexual intercourse.

Telford Man Sentenced to Eight Years for Child Sex Offenses

A 27-year-old man, Timothy Schofield, has been sentenced to eight years in prison for child sex offenses in Telford.

Schofield, of Ken Jones Close, Telford, was found guilty following a trial at Shrewsbury Crown Court on Monday, May 17.

The sentence relates to five counts of child sexual offenses, including grooming and inciting a child under 13 to send indecent images or have sexual intercourse.

Detective Sergeant Laura Breeze stated, "I am extremely pleased to see this dangerous man taken off the streets and serve several years in prison. The sentence reflects how serious his offenses are in the way he groomed his victim over a significant amount of time."

Breeze continued, "I hope this outcome will give the family closure and serve as a clear warning to anyone who attempts to sexually exploit children that we will work tirelessly to bring them before the courts. Tackling child sexual exploitation is a force priority and we will continue to target those committing these offenses."