Sentence
Ben Murphy
Ben Murphy (aged 31) was sentenced at Maidstone Crown Court on 13 August 2024 to 6 Years for Making and possessing indecent images of children and 2 other offences. The offences, what the court heard and the sentence passed.
- Court
- Maidstone Crown Court
- Sentenced
- 13 August 2024
- Sentence
- 6 Years, Custodial Term Plus Extended Licence Period: 8 years
- Judge
- Judge Saxby
- Convicted on
- Conviction After Trial
2 offences
| Offence | Sentence |
|---|---|
| Making and possessing indecent images of children | Custodial immediate |
| Causing or inciting a child to engage in sexual activity | Custodial immediate; Sex Offender Notification Requirements |
What the court heard
He was found guilty of inciting a child to engage in sexual activity in Sittingbourne, Kent, on 20 February 2024. He pleaded guilty to six counts of inciting a child to engage in sexual activity and possessing indecent images of children in Kent between January 2020 and March 2021.
Aggravating and mitigating factors
Offence committed whilst on bail