A man who was seen kissing a 15-year-old girl in a takeaway has been jailed.
Edward Smith, aged 24, pleaded guilty to engaging in sexual activity with a child.
Today he was sentenced to two years and nine months in prison at Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court. He also received a 10-year sexual offence prevention order.
In February this year, police received a report after a witness had seen Smith and the 15-year-old girl kissing in a takeaway in Bury.
Smith, of Cornwall Drive, Bury, was arrested on suspicion of sexual activity with a child and later pleaded guilty.
Detective Constable Tina Jackson of GMP’s Bury Phoenix Child Sexual Exploitation Team, said: “Smith knew how old the girl was and despite this, pursued her and engaged in a sexual relationship with her.
“I hope this result demonstrates our commitment to getting justice for victims of child sexual exploitation.”
Phoenix is the team that tackles child sexual exploitation and related harm in the Bury borough. To contact the team, call 0161 856 8002 or visit itsnotokay.co.uk for more information.
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