A man has been jailed for three years for a child sex offence in Havant.

Police were called at 7.38pm on Tuesday 1 July with reports that a man had been sending sexually explicit messages online to someone he believed to be a child.

Officers attended Middle Park Way in Havant and arrested 39-year-old Lee Comley, of Middle Park Way, who was subsequently charged with arranging / facilitating the commission of offence of sexual activity with child / cause / incite child to engage – penetration.

Comley pleaded guilty and appeared at Portsmouth Crown Court today (Friday 31 October), where he has been sentenced to three years imprisonment.

He was also ordered to sign the sex offenders register indefinitely and has been made subject to a Sexual Harm Prevention Order.

Havant Inspector Neal Harvey said, “I am pleased with today’s result and I hope it sends a clear message about the seriousness with which we treat these offences.

“Comley is dangerous individual, and whilst luckily the child he believed he was communicating with in this instance wasn’t real, it is clear that the intent was there and that he could have caused real harm if not caught.

“We are committed to ensuring that anyone who intends to cause harm to children faces justice for their horrendous actions, and we will pursue offenders relentlessly.”

Anyone who has any concerns about child abuse should contact us on 101, or call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

We recognise that not everyone has the confidence to speak to police, but there is support services available that can help you if you are a victim of abuse.

Anyone who has experienced abuse in childhood, or is concerned about a child, can contact the NSPCC helpline, confidentially, on 0808 800 5000. Alternatively, you can email help@nspcc.org.uk. Children can contact Childline on 0800 1111.

As a survivor of sexual abuse, you’re entitled to support, whether you report the crime or not. You can access different types of support depending on how you’re feeling and what you decide to do next.

Please follow the below link for more information;

Support after rape and sexual assault | Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary