ON LINE GROOMING Man Jailed for Meeting 15-Year-Old Girl in Chester

  Assef Naseri, 30, has been locked up for three years after arranging to meet a 15-year-old girl in Chester. The man, who has no fixed address, appeared at Chester Crown Court on Thursday 4 December and pleaded guilty to child abduction and engaging in non-penetrative sexual activity with a girl aged 13-15.

Online Grooming Leads to Real-Life Meeting

Naseri, originally from Croydon, had been messaging the girl online. Despite knowing her age, he organised to meet her in Chester city centre. CCTV captured the pair meeting in March 2025, followed by footage of them boarding a coach to London together, where Naseri was seen kissing the girl.

Police Track Down Victim and Arrest Naseri

Four days after the meeting, police found the 15-year-old with Naseri in Croydon. He was arrested and identified by his clothing, matching CCTV evidence from Chester. He now faces serious legal restrictions as well as jail time.

Sexual Harm Prevention Order and Sex Offender Register

• Three-year prison sentence
• 10-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order
• Mandatory registration on the Sex Offender Register for 10 years

Naseri’s custodial sentence and extended orders reflect the gravity of his crimes and aim to protect vulnerable youngsters in the future.