Nation.Cymru Ewloe Man Sentenced for Exploiting Teenager
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- •Trevor Scanlon sentenced to 2 years and 8 months for child exploitation.
- •He made over £400 in payments to the victim for sexual images.
- •Scanlon must register as a sex offender for life.
Trevor Scanlon, a 45-year-old man from Ewloe, has been sentenced to two years and eight months for sexually exploiting a 16-year-old girl. He was convicted at Mold Crown Court on October 22, 2026, after admitting to causing or inciting the sexual exploitation of a child over several months. The exploitation involved making payments totaling over £400 to the victim through an app in exchange for sexual images and engaging in sexual conversations. Scanlon is required to register as a sex offender for life and is subject to a sexual harm prevention order. North Wales Police emphasized their commitment to investigating and holding offenders accountable for targeting children. The victim's parents reported the situation after discovering the payments made by Scanlon.
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