Creep caught sending sexually explicit messages to paedophile hunter pretending to be 12-year-old girl

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A creep branded himself "an idiot" when he was caught sending sexually explicit messages to a paedophile hunter pretending to be a 12-year-old girl.William McAdam has now been placed on the sex offenders' register after admitting that he attempted to communicate indecently with a child.McAdam, of Smithyends, Cumbernauld, appeared at Airdrie Sheriff Court this week.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android Kevin Morrow, prosecuting, said an adult member of a child online protection group set up a fake profile on the Chat and Date site.McAdam sent her a message on February 26 asking: "Are you up for some fun?"The 'girl' replied, saying she was getting ready for school the next day and when he asked what age she was she told him she was 12.McAdam said that was "far too young" but he still sent her a selfie-type photograph and asked if they could continue chatting on WhatsApp.Mr Morrow told the court: "He said, 'hi sexy', then sent her numerous explicit messages.

This included asking if she was a virgin and encouraging her to perform a sex act. He also sent her an explicit image."His communication with the 'girl' continued on February 27 and then the decoy passed on screenshots of messages to another member of her team."The police were contacted and McAdam was arrested on March 5.