William Kennedy

William Kennedy

50, Male Non-custodial - 2y 6m 2025-05-28

London, Greater London

Offender ID: e9b47fce-d4dc-4039-817b-984525231a90

Offence Summary

A 50-year-old man from New Cross attempted to engage in sexual communication with someone he believed to be a 13-year-old girl, seeking sexual gratification by discussing sexual acts and sending explicit images.

Full Description

William Kennedy, aged 50, of Brocklehurst Street in New Cross, appeared at Bromley Magistrates' Court where he was sentenced for attempting to engage in sexual communication with a child.

Between 12 June and 4 July 2025, Kennedy intentionally communicated online with a person he believed to be a 13-year-old girl. During these interactions, he discussed sexual acts and sent a photograph of his genitals, intending to obtain sexual gratification.

He was arrested on 4 July 2025 after being confronted by paedophile hunters. Kennedy pleaded guilty to the charge at Bromley Magistrates' Court.

On 28 May 2025, he received a community order that will run until November 2027. As part of the order, he must complete a 26-day programme and up to 20 days of rehabilitation activities. He was also required to sign the sex offenders' register for five years at Lewisham Police Station.

The court ordered him to pay £85 in costs to the Crown Prosecution Service and a £114 surcharge.

Location

City: London

County: Greater London

Address: Brocklehurst Street

Case Details

Police Force: Metropolitan Police Service

Sentence Length: 2 years 6 months (Non-custodial)

Expected Release: August 2026
Guideline: two-thirds served for sentences ≥4 years; half otherwise (England & Wales). Estimates only.

Full Sentence End: November 2027
If served in full. Estimates only.

Name heritage (predicted origin)

Country: United Kingdom

Confidence: 60%

Special Thanks

A huge thank you to Metropolitan Police Service for their tireless dedication in bringing this offender to justice. Your commitment and hard work truly help keep our communities safe, and we are deeply grateful.

Source: newsshopper.co.uk

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