
Man Jailed for Online Grooming, Abuse
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40-year-old David Macquarrie from Harworth jailed for 6.5 years for sexually abusing underage girl he groomed online. He targeted her last August and September, knowing her age, and convinced her to meet at his home for attacks. Macquarrie also attempted to engage in sexual conversations with what he thought was another underage girl online, leading to his arrest. The real victim bravely came forward to police, resulting in Macquarries guilty plea to seven counts of sexual activity with a child, three counts of inciting it, and sexual communications charges. He was also placed on the sex offenders register for life, and additional orders keep him away from the victim for ten years and limit his actions for fifteen more.
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On March 1, this episode is brought to you by NordVPN, fast, reliable online privacy. Links in the episode description. Here's the latest in UK news. A 40-year-old man from Harworth has been jailed for six-and-a-half years after sexually abusing an underaged girl he groomed online. David McQuarry targeted her last August and September, knowing her age and convinced her to meet at his home several times for the attacks. Around the same time, he tried chatting sexually with who he thought was another girl online. Turns out, it was a decoy from a child protection activist group which led to his quick arrest. The real victims showed huge courage by coming forward to police, revealing the full scope of his crimes and making the case possible. McQuarry pleaded guilty to seven counts of sexual activity with a child, three counts of inciting it and charges for sexual communications. At Nottingham Crown Court last Thursday, February 26, he also got a live-time spot on the Sex Offenders Register. Police are praising the girl's bravery for ensuring
he faces justice, while additional orders keep him away from her for 10 years and limit his actions for 15 more. Actions for 15 More
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