SALISBURY man Louis Large has been sentenced to six years and six months in prison after attempting to arrange a child sex offence.

Large was sentenced at Reading Crown Court on December 18 and was also made the subject of an indefinite Sexual Harm Protection Order and placed on the Sex Offenders Register for life.

Between June and July 2024, the 25-year-old was found to be in communication with another man; Damien Saunders, 40, from Pewsey, arranging to meet children to carry out sex offences using social media and instant messaging.

Saunders was sentenced on November 4, at Swindon Crown Court, to two years in prison.

DS Toni Nugent said: “We know that it can be daunting to report incidents of sexual abuse, but I want to reassure anyone affected that we take all reports of this nature incredibly seriously.

“Our message will always be that we’re ready when you are, that you’ll be listened to, and taken seriously.

“I’m pleased with these sentences, putting two men who pose serious risk to children in prison for some time. Luckily in this circumstance no-one was assaulted.

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“SHPOs are put in place by the court to protect the public from sexual harm. The conditions assist in managing sex offenders, and may restrict things such as;
Erasing of search history
Procurement/destruction of devices
Contact with certain demographics
Type or number of devices owned

“We will continue to manage these orders robustly and undertake more work that goes unreported.”

If you suspect a person of carrying out child sexual exploitation, or think someone you know has been a victim, or may be soon, visit call Wiltshire Police on 101.