Gillingham sex fiend locked up for forcing underage girl into sending explicit pics
Offender Snared with Phone Despite Strict Ban
Tobias Dadswell, 21, was caught red-handed at his May Road home on 16 June 2025. Police suspected he broke a Sexual Risk Order by owning an internet-enabled phone — a strict no-go. When officers arrived, he handed over the device and was arrested on the spot.
Disturbing Online Crimes Exposed
Probes revealed Dadswell used the phone to contact sellers of indecent child images. He pretended to be a teenage girl in messages, trying to lure victims into meetings for cash after lewd chats.
Worse, police uncovered chilling threats to a teenage girl he didn’t know. On a video social platform, he blackmailed her, threatening to smear her online unless she sent explicit photos. She sadly complied.
Judge Slams ‘Persistent Predator’
Dadswell faced 17 charges, including causing a child to engage in sexual activity, breaching his Sexual Risk Order, and making indecent images of children. He pled guilty to 11 counts and was remanded in custody.
On Monday 19 January at Maidstone Crown Court, he was slapped with a five-year jail sentence. He’ll also be slapped with a Sexual Harm Prevention Order on release.
“Dadswell’s offending despite his order shows him to be a persistent danger to children,” said PC Areolito Gashi. “His cruel actions have caused serious harm to a young person. This case is a stark reminder to stay alert and vigilant online.”
