A 19-year-old Paedophile, Jayden Jack Robert Smith, from Southampton has been incarcerated after confessing to inducing a child under 13 to participate in sexual activity, along with two charges of engaging in sexual communications with a minor.
Jayden Jack Robert Smith, residing on Blendworth Lane, confessed to the offences during his appearance at Southampton Crown Court on Tuesday, February 5, the second day of his trial.
He received a sentence of two years and nine months when he appeared in the same court earlier today (Friday, April 11).
In addition to his incarceration, Jayden Jack Robert Smith will be required to register as a sex offender for life, adhere to a ten-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order, and comply with a five-year restraining order.
He is also under a deprivation order that encompasses two mobile phones and a dash cam.
The sentencing is a result of an event involving a kid on Wednesday, July 3, of the previous year. During the event, Jayden Jack Robert Smith pursued the young victim in his vehicle and subsequently secluded him in a wooded location in Botley, before requesting that the boy expose himself.
Subsequent to the guilty plea, two more charges associated with the incident—attempting to induce a boy under the age of 13 to participate in non-penetrative sexual conduct and attempted kidnapping with the intent to perpetrate a relevant sexual offense—were subsequently dismissed.
The sentencing also follows another incident in which he admitted to sending sexual communications to a second child, also in July 2024, and inciting him to perform a sexual act. This young victim was from another county.
After his guilty pleas, Jayden Jack Robert Smith was remanded in custody ahead of today’s hearing.
Passing sentence, His Honour Rowland, said: “There are troubling aspects of your character that need to be addressed.
“This is a complex case with a complex young man who has committed offences against two young boys.”
While addressing one of the victims and their family, His Honour Rowland, said: “I have read with regret the impact this has had on the boy and his family.
“But, I was struck in my meeting with the boy as to his vitality and strength of character for one so young, which will stand him in good strength as he continues to deal with what he was put through.”
Speaking after sentencing, Police Staff Investigator Rebecca Stevens, of the Child Abuse Investigation Team, said: “I am pleased for the victims and their families in this case that Smith has today been held accountable for his actions and justice has been served.
“He is now behind bars, where he belongs, and will have a considerable amount of time to consider the consequences of his actions.
“I really hope that this sentencing brings the victims and families some closure and enables them to move on with their lives, safe in the knowledge that Jayden Jack Robert Smith is now in prison, and can no longer harm any other children.
“We couldn’t have got to where we are today without all of the continued support of the young victims and their families throughout our investigation. I’d like to place on record my praise for their courage and determination. There was also a very young witness who was very brave and integral to us achieving the outcome we have today.
On the hard work of all those involved in the case, PSI Stevens, who led the investigation, said: “Protecting children from abuse and exploitation is one of the most important missions that we, the police, have.
“This is yet another example of extremely effective policing in action, and I would like to extend my thanks to all those involved in this case, whose hard work has resulted in a dangerous offender being brought to justice.
“We take reports and allegations of this nature extremely seriously and will always work tirelessly to bring offenders to justice. “We would encourage anyone who has been a victim of child sexual abuse, of any form, to always contact police on 101 where you can speak with specialist, experienced officers in confidence.”
Anyone who has any concerns about child abuse should contact us on 101, or call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111. If it is an emergency, please always call 999.
We recognise that not everyone has the confidence to speak to police, but there is support services available that can help you if you are a victim of abuse.
Anyone who has experienced abuse in childhood, or is concerned about a child, can contact the NSPCC helpline, confidentially, on 0808 800 5000. Alternatively, you can email help@nspcc.org.uk. Children can contact Childline on 0800 1111.
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