Paedophile jailed for 28 months after arranging to meet what he thought was a young teenager - but turned out to be police

Chris Broom
By Chris Broom
Published 29th Oct 2022, 09:44 BST
Frank Salmon, 54, of Harbourne Gardens, West End, Southampton, was jailed for two year four months after pleading guilty to arranging and facilitating the commission of a child sexual offence.Frank Salmon, 54, of Harbourne Gardens, West End, Southampton, was jailed for two year four months after pleading guilty to arranging and facilitating the commission of a child sexual offence.
Frank Salmon, 54, of Harbourne Gardens, West End, Southampton, was jailed for two year four months after pleading guilty to arranging and facilitating the commission of a child sexual offence.
A PAEDOPHILE has been locked up after he was tricked into meeting police officers when he thought he would be meeting a 14-year-old boy.

Frank Salmon, of Harbourne Gardens, West End, Southampton, was jailed for two year four months after pleading guilty to arranging and facilitating the commission of a child sexual offence.

The 54-year-old expected to meet and sexually abuse a 14-year-old boy on June 23 this year in Shirley, Southampton. Instead, he was met and arrested by officers from Hampshire Constabulary and the South East Regional Organised Crime Unit (Serocu).

Hide Ad
Hide Ad
Read More
Portsmouth Royal Navy warship HMS Medway seizes £24m of cocaine - and then blows...

Detective Constable Colin Haynes of Serocu, said: ‘Thankfully no children were ever in danger during this investigation, but Salmon clearly intended to meet and carry out these acts on a minor until he was stopped by officers.

‘I am glad he recognised his guilt and will now spend time in prison reflecting upon his actions. The case highlights the hard work and dedication of the officers within Serocu and in police forces in finding those willing to carry out these acts and ensuring they face justice.’

Salmon was also sentenced to a Sexual Harm Prevention Order for five years and will remain on the Sex Offenders’ Register for 10 years.

Anyone concerned about their thoughts or behaviour towards children or those of someone else, seek help and support via the Stop it Now! confidential helpline on 0808 1000 900. Further support is available from the Lucy Faithfull Foundation.

If offences have been committed, report them by calling the non-emergency number 101, or 999 in an emergency.