Sentence
Adrian Hughes
Adrian Hughes (aged 36) was sentenced at Preston Crown Court on 24 April 2026 to 2 Years 80 Months for Attempting to cause or incite a child to engage in sexual activity and 2 other offences. The offences, what the court heard and the sentence passed.
- Court
- Preston Crown Court
- Sentenced
- 24 April 2026
- Sentence
- 2 Years 80 Months
- Judge
- Ms Recorder A Siddiqi
- Convicted on
- Guilty Plea
2 offences
| Offence | Sentence |
|---|---|
| Attempting to cause or incite a child to engage in sexual activity | Custodial immediate; Sex Offender Notification Requirements |
| Attempted sexual communication with a child | Custodial immediate |
What the court heard
He pleaded guilty to attempting to cause or incite a female child aged under 13-years-old to engage in non-penetrative sexual activity, attempting to cause or incite a female child aged under 16-years-old to engage in non-penetrative sexual activity, attempted sexual communication with a female child aged under 13-years-old and attempted sexual communication with a female child aged under 16-years-old in between May 2025 and June 2025.
Aggravating and mitigating factors
Breach of trust; A Guilty Plea