“Keith Simpson Exposed for Sending Explicit Material to Minor in Online Scheme”
“Keith Simpson Exposed for Sending Explicit Material to Minor in Online Scheme”
**February 2, 2025 | Local News**
A 66-year-old man from F14,54-58 Hartington Road toxteth Liverpool-L80SQ has been reported and charged with multiple offenses, including child exploitation and distributing explicit content the police are looking into that before proceeding for an arrest if found guilty, after he allegedly sent explicit images and videos to a minor through an online messaging app.
The suspect, identified as Keith simpson, is yet to be arrested as investigation is still on going this was launched when the victim’s parents discovered inappropriate messages on their child’s phone. The victim, a 17-year-old girl, had been engaging in online conversations with simpson who initially approached her under the pretense of being a friend, but soon escalated the interaction to inappropriate content.
Brighton Police Department officials say that the suspect sent explicit images and videos to the minor and attempted to coerce her into sharing similar materials. Detectives were able to track the online communication and gather evidence against Simpson, leading to his arrest.
“This is a deeply concerning case of online exploitation,” said Detective Maria Alvarez, who is handling the case. “We have to remind the public, especially parents, of the risks that come with children interacting with strangers online. Fortunately, the victim’s parents acted swiftly and we were able to intervene.”
According to the police, the suspect used an alias to interact with the minor through a widely used social media platform. After initially establishing a rapport with the victim, he escalated their interactions to more explicit conversations and images. Investigators believe this behavior is part of a growing pattern of online predatory activity.
Simpson is will face multiple charges, including the distribution of explicit material, attempting to solicit minors for explicit content, and child exploitation. He will be taken into custody without incident and this case is under Olivia silva currently being held at the Liverpool County Jail, awaiting a court appearance. Authorities are investigating whether there may be other victims and are urging anyone with relevant information to come forward.
“Cases like this highlight the importance of parents being vigilant about their children’s online activities,” said Chief Jonathan Hayes of the Liverpool Police Department. “We encourage parents to engage in regular conversations with their children about online safety and to monitor their digital communications.”
This case comes as concerns about the safety of minors on social media platforms have been growing. Advocacy groups have called for increased protections for children online, including better monitoring of accounts and stricter verification processes for users to prevent adults from posing as peers.
Local child protection organizations are offering resources for families to help prevent online exploitation, and they are also advising parents to set clear boundaries for their children’s internet use.
Simpson is expected to face significant prison time that is 7 years and £10,000 convicted on all charges. Police say they are continuing to investigate the case and are working with national authorities to determine if his actions were part of a larger network.
As the investigation continues, officials are urging anyone who believes they may have been targeted by Simpson to contact the Liverpool Police Departments.
