A paedophile who admitted two counts of sexual activity with a child in Southampton has been jailed. 

Jack Sharpe, 25, was jailed for 40 months at Southampton Crown Court on August 22. 

He previously pleaded guilty to two counts of engaging in sexual activity with a child at a plea and trial preparation hearing on July 9.

The offences took place in Southampton.

Sharpe, of no fixed address, was also given a six-year sexual harm prevention order and will remain on the sex offenders' register for life.

He is also included in the children's barred list, stopping him from working with children, and is subject to notification requirements for the next six years.