A padeophile who groomed a vulnerable teenager has been jailed for four years.
Matthew Pritchard from Caergeiliog pleaded guilty to four counts of sexual activity with the girl, who was aged between 13 and 16 at the time.
Mold Crown Court heard Pritchard (24) of Dol Eithin began meeting up with the teenager after messaging her on social media.
He gave her alcohol before having sex and made her pose for intimate photos.
Pritchard, who was aged 18 and 19 at the time of the offences, also admitted sexual communication with a child.
Following sentencing on Tuesday, Detective Constable Sarah Jones of North Wales Police said: “Pritchard groomed and manipulated a vulnerable young girl when he was himself an adult."
“This experience has had a devastating impact on the victim’s life. She has been incredibly brave to report what happened to her and I hope this sentencing will provide her with the reassurance to move forward."
"I would urge anyone who has been a victim of child sexual abuse to come forward. You will be listened to, supported, and safeguarded no matter how recent or how long ago it happened."
Pritchard was also given a sexual harm prevention order and banned from contacting his victim under an indefinite restraining order.
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