Rotherham Man Jailed Two Years for Grooming Telford Schoolgirl

A Rotherham man has been jailed for two years after being found guilty of meeting a child following sexual grooming. Awais Sheikh, 28, drove from Sheffield to Telford to meet a schoolgirl he had contacted online.

Sheikh, of East Bawtry Road in Rotherham, was sentenced at Shrewsbury Crown Court on Monday (13 April). He received a 22-month sentence for meeting a child following sexual grooming. A further two months were added consecutively for activating an existing suspended sentence.

The court heard Sheikh contacted the girl via social media, Snapchat and Instagram, in October 2024. He told her he was 25, when he was 28. The victim initially ignored a friend request from Sheikh.

She accepted the request and immediately told him she was 15. Despite this, Sheikh continued to contact her, complimenting her appearance. A few weeks later, Sheikh drove from his home in Yorkshire to Telford.

He picked the girl up from school. Sheikh then took her to McDonald's and a secluded spot near the Wrekin. The girl was reported missing to police.

Officers found her at the Wrekin. Condoms and cannabis were discovered in the glovebox of Sheikh’s vehicle. Sheikh was arrested and later charged.

The judge ordered Sheikh to be added to the sex offenders register for 10 years.

Police Statement

Detective Constable Jack Underwood said: "Sheikh’s actions were predatory, deliberate and deeply concerning. He travelled across the country with the clear intention of exploiting a child. There is absolutely no excuse for what he did.

"I want to pay tribute to the victim, whose courage throughout both the investigation and the court proceedings has been remarkable. Coming forward and reliving such a frightening experience takes immense strength, and her bravery has been vital in ensuring Sheikh has been brought to justice.

"We remain fully committed to protecting children from harm, identifying those who pose a risk, and working tirelessly to ensure offenders face the consequences of their actions, like Sheikh. This case shows that we will act swiftly and robustly whenever a child is put in danger."

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