Terence Burke, a 61-year-old man from Beckenham, received a suspended sentence after pleading guilty to attempting to engage in sexual communication with a girl under 16. The incidents occurred over eight days in November 2023 and involved sending explicit messages, including a desire to perform oral sex. Although magistrates considered a custodial sentence due to the severity of the crime, they ultimately opted for an 18-month suspended sentence, requiring Burke to attend a rehabilitation program and register as a sex offender for seven years.
Terence Burke, a 61-year-old from Beckenham, received an 18-month suspended sentence for attempting to engage in sexual communication with a young girl.
The communication spanned eight days, included explicit sexual desires, and resulted in the exchange of images, leading magistrates to consider a custodial sentence.
Despite the severity of the charges, magistrates suspended the six-month prison term but mandated Burke complete a sex offender program and register for seven years.
Burke pleaded guilty to attempting to communicate with a minor under 16 for sexual gratification, marking a significant decision by the Bromley Magistrates' Court.
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