A Gravesend paedophile, Mark Lumley, who intended to travel to America and pay $700 to sexually exploit a youngster has been sentenced to over seven years in prison.
Mark Lumley, a former resident of Gravesend, perpetrated several online sexual offences by engaging with minors aged 14 to 16.
The 56-year-old resident, Mark Lumley, of Manor Road North, Hinchley Wood, Surrey, was sentenced at Maidstone Crown Court on March 30 after admitting to 20 child sex crimes.
Mark Lumley was jailed for seven-and-a-half years with a four-year extended licence, which he will complete upon his release.
A sexual harm prevention order was also imposed and Mark Lumley was added to the sex offenders’ register for life.
DC Michelle James said: “Mark Lumley specifically targeted vulnerable young girls online and instigated obscene conversations for his own sexual gratification.
“His behaviour will leave a lasting psychological impact on the victims and he belongs in jail.
“Our investigators will continue to track down those who seek to abuse young victims while remaining anonymous online.
“This sentence proves they have no hiding place and will undoubtedly be brought to justice.”
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