A man from Plumstead has been charged after being arrested on suspicion of engaging in sexual communication with a child.
Ian James Brooker, 45, of Balgowan %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_0%%, was arrested on December 21 following a report from a third party. Officers from the %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_1%% detained him at around 1pm that day.
Brooker has since been charged with engaging in sexual communication with a child. He appeared at Bexley Magistrates’ %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_2%% on December 23, where he pleaded guilty to the charge.
The 45-year-old has been granted bail and is due to appear at %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_3%% Magistrates' Court on February 4, 2025, for sentencing.
Police Statement
A %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_4%% spokesperson confirmed the arrest and charges, stating:
A man was arrested at 1:00pm on Saturday, December 21, in %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_5%% on suspicion of engaging in sexual communication with a child. The arrest followed a report from a third party.
“Ian James Brooker, 45, of Balgowan Street, Plumstead, has since been charged with engaging in sexual communication with a child. He appeared at Bexley Magistrates' Court on Monday, December 23, where he pleaded guilty and was bailed ahead of his next appearance at Bromley Magistrates' Court on Tuesday, %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_6%% 4.
Authorities continue to urge the public to report any suspicious activity or concerns to the %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_7%% to protect vulnerable individuals.
