A man has been convicted of child sex offences after trying to meet a thirteen-year-old girl outside Canada Water Underground Station for sex.
Muhammed Zeeshan Ali, 33, of Rotherhithe, pleaded guilty to attempting to engage in sexual communication with a child and attempting to meet a child for sexual grooming, at Croydon Magistrates’ Court on Friday, February 9.
Police said the “dangerous predator” tried to destroy his phone by smashing it on the floor when he was caught on Wednesday, February 7.
DS Callum Mantell said: “Ali is clearly a dangerous predator who was using social media to attempt to sexually abuse a child.
“We carried out fast-time enquiries to identify him and ensure officers were waiting for him. Our investigation means he has been convicted and will now face the consequences of his actions.”
Police launched an investigation after detectives discovered that Ali had been speaking to a thirteen-year-old girl on social media.
He planned to meet her outside Canada Water Underground Station on February 7 but police were waiting for him.
When he arrived, police stopped and arrested Ali who tried to smash his phone on the floor. He was charged the next day.
Ali will be sentenced at Inner London Crown Court at a later date.