Overview

• Paul Robinson, 38, admitted six sexual offences at Liverpool Crown Court and was ordered to sign the sex offenders' register for life.
• The offending was uncovered when he told his wife about sexual activity with the teenager, leading her to contact police.
• Officers recovered explicit messages and the victim reported being given cannabis and subjected to inappropriate touching.
• Judge Neil Flewitt KC rejected Robinson’s claim that he was manipulated and highlighted the devastating impact described in the victim’s statement.
• The court heard he has a 2020 conviction for disclosing private sexual images and a background of trauma and a learning disability, with defence citing remorse and a therapy referral in custody.