The first 'cyber-flasher' convicted under England's new law is sent to prison for more than 5 years
A sex offender who is the first person in England and Wales convicted under a new cyber-flashing law has been imprisoned for more than five years
By AP News
Published - Mar 19, 2024, 09:40 AM ET
Last Updated - Mar 19, 2024, 12:35 PM EDT
LONDON (AP) — England's first convicted cyber-flasher was sentenced Tuesday to 5 1/2 years in prison.
Nicholas Hawkes, 39, a convicted sex offender who sent unsolicited photos of his genitals to a girl and a woman, was the first person in England and Wales convicted of violating the Online Safety Act.
Hawkes admitted at an earlier hearing that in February he sent a photograph or film of genitals with intent to cause alarm, distress, or humiliation.
The woman who received the photos in February took screenshots and reported him to police.
