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‘Dangerous’ man jailed for online child sex offences
A 42-year-old man from Bristol has been jailed for committing more than a dozen online sex offences against children.
Adam Pugh, from Southmead, admitted the offences and was given a nine-year prison sentence that was extended to 17 years at Bristol Crown Court on January 14.
Avon and Somerset Police began the investigation into Pugh in October 2025 following potential offences being identified by another agency who discovered indecent messages and images being shared by Pugh to a profile appearing to belong to a 13-year-old girl.
The account was traced to Pugh’s home where he was then arrested by detectives from the force’s Internet Child Abuse team.
During a search of his home, officers also uncovered a number of mobile phones which revealed further indecent communications made by Pugh and indecent images of children.
Pugh has pleaded guilty to 15 offences which were committed between August and October 2025.
These charges include two counts of engaging in sexual communication with a child, three counts of making an indecent photograph of a child, one count of causing a child to engage in sexual activity and three counts of breaching a Sexual Harm Prevention Order.
Detective inspector Laura Newton, from the Internet Child Abuse Team, said: “Adam Pugh groomed children online for his own sexual gratification, exposing them to sexual acts and coercing them into sending indecent images.
“In doing so, he breached a Sexual Harm Prevention Order in place to protect children from further harm.
“He is a dangerous individual who poses a significant risk to children, as demonstrated by the lengthy prison sentence handed down in court.
“Safeguarding vulnerable young people remains our highest priority and we will continue to work closely with partner agencies to ensure offenders are brought to justice and victims receive the support they need.”
Main photo: Avon and Somerset Police
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