A transgender paedophile who was snared by police officers while trying to meet up with a young boy has been jailed for four years.
Bex McCullgh, from Backwell in North Somerset, was arrested on arrival at the scene in Bristol where officers were waiting.
At Bristol Crown Court, the 25-year-old – who was previously called Beckham – admitted a number of offences including attempting to incite a child to engage in sexual activity.
McCullgh was handed an eight year sentence by the judge, four of which will be served in custody, followed by another four on extended licence.
Despite court records referring to the paedophile using “he”, police have since referred to Bex as “she”.
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An investigation from South West Regional Organised Crime Unit (SWROCU) resulted in an arrest in October last year.
McCullgh, who must serve two thirds of the sentence before being eligible for release, was also made subject of a sexual harm prevention order and added to the sex offenders register indefinitely.
DI David Wells, from SWROCU, said: “The sentence handed down to McCullgh reflects the threat she posed to children and, together with the indefinite order, will help prevent her reoffending when she is eventually released.
“Our online investigations team is part of a national network who work to identify and arrest offenders looking to sexually abuse or exploit children online.
“Outcomes like this show how important that work is, but equally how essential it is for young people and their carers to be alert to the risks.”
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