Man Jailed for Supplying Drugs to Minor

0:00On March 25, a 28-year-old man named Luke Love supplied MDMA pills to a 16-year-old girl, leaving her so intoxicated she couldn't stand. This happened back in April 2022, after he picked her up from a tram station in Streford, along with two friends, all the same age. They drove around for hours before heading to his flat in Wally range around 9.20pm. Inside the flat, Love gave the girl at least two pills describe as Hulk Fist or Punisher, along with alcohol and cannabis. She soon felt overwhelmed, like she was on another planet, and ended up naked on the bathroom floor trying to cool off. Her friends found her shaking and barely able to move, and videos captured some of the chaotic night. The judge at Manchester Crown Court called Love's actions unedifying and unacceptable, especially given the age gap and risks to the young girls. She noted he was lucky it wasn't prosecuted as exploitation, which happens too often in the city with older men targeting teens.

1:01Love handed himself in the next day after police got involved. Now 31, Love's lawyer highlighted his turnaround, saying he's drug-free, sorted his life, and feels deep shame. He has mental health support, two kids with limited contact, and claims benefits. The judge acknowledged his tough background, but stressed, only he can fix his path. On the end, Love got 21 months in jail suspended for two years, plus 200 hours of unpaid work, and 10 days of rehab, along with costs of 1,630 pounds. His case serves as a stark reminder of the dangers when adult supply drugs to minors.