A man has been jailed for two years after he admitted sexual offences against a child in Hertfordshire.

Kian Leahy, of Goldbeaters Grove in London, pleaded guilty to two counts of sexual communication with a child, and breaching a Sexual Risk Order (SRO) five times.

During sentencing at Harrow Crown Court, the judge said the 21-year-old “pursued the victim and exercised control over her”, and slammed his “shocking disobedience” for court orders.

The offences were between June 2021 and June 2022 and relate to one victim, a girl aged 14 at the time of the first offence.

Watford Observer: Kian Leahy, of Goldbeaters Grove in London, has been jailed.Kian Leahy, of Goldbeaters Grove in London, has been jailed. (Image: Hertfordshire Constabulary)

Detective Constable Jemma Warburton, of Herts Constabulary's Child Sexual Exploitation Team, said: “The prison sentence the defendant received demonstrates not only the seriousness of the case, but will further prevent the exploitation of innocent children.

“The defendant is now in detention, where his activities will be stringently monitored to ensure he no longer poses a risk to children.”

Anyone who suspects sexual abuse against a child has been urged to call 101 or report it via the Herts Police website.