A guy, Ian James Brooker, has been indicted for engaging in sexual communication with a minor in Plumstead.
Metropolitan Police officers received a report from a third party regarding the event on December 21.
Ian James Brooker, 45, of Balgowan Street, Plumstead, was apprehended at 1 PM on the same day on suspicion of engaging in sexual communication with a minor.
He has since been charged and appeared in Bexley Magistrates’ Court on December 23, where he entered a guilty plea.
The 45-year-old, Ian James Brooker, has been granted bail prior to his forthcoming court appearance at Bromley Magistrates’ Court on February 4, 2025.
A spokesperson for the Met said: “A man was arrested at 01:00hrs on Saturday, 21 December in Plumstead on suspicion of engaging in sexual communication with a child.
“The arrest followed a report from a third party.
“Ian James Brooker, 45 (05.09.79) of Balgowan Street, Plumstead has since been charged with engaging in sexual communication with a child.
“He appeared at Bexley Magistrates’ Court on Monday, 23 December where he pleaded guilty and was bailed ahead of his next appearance at Bromley Magistrates’ Court, on Tuesday, February 4.”
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