Giampiero Franchi

Giampiero Franchi, a 70-year-old resident of Nottingham, has been sentenced to five years in prison for a series of serious sexual offences involving children. The case, handled at courts in Nottinghamshire, highlights the dangers of online grooming and the possession of indecent materials.

Franchi pleaded guilty to inciting a girl under 13 to engage in sexual activity, three counts of making indecent images of children, attempting to engage in sexual communication with a child, and possessing an extreme pornographic image. These offences demonstrate a pattern of predatory behaviour targeting vulnerable minors. Nottinghamshire Police investigated the matter, uncovering evidence of Franchi's attempts to communicate sexually with children and his creation and possession of illegal images.

• Inciting a girl under 13 to engage in sexual activity: This charge stems from Franchi's deliberate actions to encourage sexual behaviour from a young victim.
• Three counts of making indecent images of children: Authorities found multiple images produced by Franchi, violating child protection laws.
• Attempting to engage in sexual communication with a child: Franchi's online interactions were deemed attempts to groom a minor.
• Possessing an extreme pornographic image: Additional material was discovered that fell under prohibited categories.

In addition to his custodial sentence, Franchi was made the subject of a Sexual Harm Prevention Order and must sign on the Sex Offenders’ Register indefinitely. These measures aim to protect the public from further harm. The sentencing reflects the severity of the crimes, as stated by Nottinghamshire Police in their official release. 'We take all reports of child sexual exploitation seriously,' a police spokesperson noted, emphasising the force's commitment to safeguarding children.

The case was reported in a round-up article by the Mansfield and Ashfield Chad on 8th October 2025, detailing recent imprisonments in Nottinghamshire. Franchi's address is Kingswood Road, Nottingham, placing him within the jurisdiction of Nottinghamshire Police.