Man jailed for grooming 14-year-old girl on Roblox

A man who groomed a 14-year-old girl he met on the online gaming platform Roblox has been sentenced to 28 months in jail. Police highlighted the dangers children face online following Carlo Tritta's guilty plea.

9 Apr, 15:00 — 9 Apr, 18:59

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Why this matters

This case underscores the persistent dangers children face online, particularly on gaming platforms where predators can easily interact with minors. It serves as a stark reminder for parents and guardians to be aware of their children's online activities and the potential risks involved.

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BBCHigh6h ago

Man jailed after grooming girl he met on gaming platform Roblox

Carlo Tritta, now aged 19, encouraged the teenage girl to send sexually explicit images of herself.

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The GuardianMostly Factual4h ago

Man who groomed 14-year-old girl he met on Roblox jailed for 28 months

Police say case highlights online dangers to children after Carlo Tritta pleads guilty to making indecent images A man who obsessively groomed a 14-year-old girl he met through the online gaming platform Roblox has been jailed for 28 months. Carlo Tritta, now 19, kept indecent images of the girl and travelled hundreds of miles from his home in Eastleigh, Hampshire in order to turn up, uninvited, at her home in Manchester. Continue reading...

By Mark Brown North of England correspondent

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The IndependentMostly Factual2h ago