A paedophile has been jailed for more than two years after admitting child sexual offences.

Austin Paddock, of New Road, Bishop’s Waltham, had previously admitted sexual activity with a child and sexual communication with a child.

The offences took place in Hampshire between September 2020 and July 2021.

Appearing at Portsmouth Crown Court on Friday April 29, the 23-year-old was jailed for 27 months and is subject to a 10-year sexual harm prevention order.

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