John Devine, 52, who is a registered sex offender and was on prison licence residing in Salisbury at the time of the offences, was sentenced this week after pleading guilty to the following offences:
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Between September 2, 2021, and October 1, 2021, Devine engaged online with a profile of a user who he believed to be a 12-year-old boy. The conversation was of a sexual nature and included Devine encouraging the child to carry out a sexual act.