Bellingham man given suspended sentence for child sex offences
Saliou Koudirati must register as a sex offender for 10 years following guilty plea.
Saliou Koudirati, aged 29, of Overdown Road in Bellingham, has been given a suspended prison sentence after admitting to offences involving a child. He appeared at Bromley Magistrates' Court on Friday, November 3, where he was sentenced.
In August, Koudirati pleaded guilty to two charges: engaging in sexual communication with a child and sending an indecent image. The court heard that between May 24 and August 20 this year, he asked a girl under 16 to send him indecent pictures. The offences occurred within Lewisham.
The sentence imposed was nine months imprisonment, suspended for 12 months. The court acknowledged that the seriousness of the offences typically warrants immediate custody, but the suspended sentence was given in light of his guilty plea. Koudirati will also be under probation supervision for the duration of the suspended sentence.
As part of the sentencing, Koudirati is required to register as a sex offender for the next 10 years. A further hearing is scheduled for December 10 at Bromley Magistrates' Court, where an application for a Sexual Harm Prevention Order will be considered by the court.
The court noted Koudirati's limited financial means and therefore did not order him to pay court costs. However, he was ordered to pay a Β£184 surcharge, with monthly payments of Β£20 commencing from January 11, 2027.
Questions this report answers
01What was Saliou Koudirati sentenced for?
Saliou Koudirati, 29, pleaded guilty to engaging in sexual communication with a child and sending an indecent image. He asked a girl under 16 to send him indecent pictures between May 24 and August 20 this year in Lewisham.
02What sentence did Saliou Koudirati receive?
He received a nine-month prison sentence suspended for 12 months. He must also register as a sex offender for 10 years and will be under probation supervision for 12 months.
03When will a Sexual Harm Prevention Order be considered?
A hearing to consider an application for a Sexual Harm Prevention Order is scheduled for December 10 at Bromley Magistrates' Court.
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