A 36-year-old Rotherham man who sent sexual messages online to a teenage girl has pleaded guilty.
Aftab Hussain, also known as Amaan Hussain, of Holywell Place, admitted two counts of inciting sexual activity with a child, attempted witness intimidation and possession of cannabis.
Hussain contacted the girl, who was 15 at the time, in September 2015 via social media. His messages to her became increasingly sexual, despite him knowing her young age.
Police found that Hussain, who worked as a take away delivery driver, met the girl and took her out in his car while he was making deliveries. He then went on to send her inappropriate messages online before threatening her with violence should she tell anyone about it.
Hussain was arrested on 16 September 2015 and during a search of his house, a quantity of cannabis was found.
Detective Inspector John Fitzgibbons, the lead officer in the case, said: “Hussain is much older than the victim and sent increasingly sexualised messages to her; then, when it became known what he had done, he threatened the girl and said he would hurt her and her family if she told anyone.
“In spite of his threats, the girl has shown immense bravery, as has her family and the other witnesses involved. Being involved in such an investigation has been an extremely traumatic experience but they have shown great courage and have been fully supported by all agencies involved.
Ian Thomas, Strategic Director of Children and Young People’s Services at Rotherham Council added: “Once again this is another successful prosecution for the victims and survivors of sexual abuse.
“Just over a week ago, more than 100 years of jail sentences were handed to six perpetrators following Operation Clover joint investigation.
“These results show that here in Rotherham we are now working in partnership with the police, CPS and our voluntary sector colleagues to put people who commit this terrible crime behind bars.”
Hussain will be sentenced on Monday 11 April.
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