Sentence
Ian Williams
Ian Williams (aged 72) was sentenced at Preston Crown Court on 17 July 2026 to 4 Years 2 Months for Attempting to meet a child following sexual grooming and 2 other offences. The offences, what the court heard and the sentence passed.
- Court
- Preston Crown Court
- Sentenced
- 17 July 2026
- Sentence
- 4 Years 2 Months
- Judge
- His Honour Judge Preston
- Convicted on
- Guilty Plea
2 offences
| Offence | Sentence |
|---|---|
| Attempting to meet a child following sexual grooming | Custodial immediate; Sex Offender Notification Requirements |
| Attempted sexual communication with a child | Custodial immediate |
What the court heard
He pleaded guilty to attempted sexual communication with a male child aged under 16-years-old and attempting to meet a male child aged under 16-years-old following sexual grooming in Blackpool, Lancashire, between 25 September 2025 and 8 October 2025.