Scots paedophile caged after travelling 300 miles to meet 13-year old girl

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A sick Scots paedophile has been caged for at least five years after travelling 300 miles to meet a 13-year-old girl.Ali Asghar, 20, from Aberdeen, communicated with the teen via social media and sent indecent images and videos of himself to her, demanding she did the same in return.

Despite being fully aware of the girl's age, he arranged to meet her in York and travelled there from his home in Aberdeen in December 2023, reports Aberdeen Live.The victim's parents were alerted and they contacted North Yorkshire Police, who attended and arrested Asghar.He was charged with engaging in sexual communication with a child, causing or inciting a child to watch an act of sexual activity, causing or inciting a child to engage in sexual activity, and meeting a child following sexual grooming.Asghar pled guilty to the offences at York Crown Court on January 15, 2024, and was sentenced to five years and three months in prison at the same court on March 7, 2024.The victim described the impact of Asghar's crimes in a personal statement read to the court.Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today.You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland.No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team.All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in!If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'.We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners.