Shaun Torevell

Shaun Torevell (born 1967 or 1968) is a convicted sex offender.

At some point between 2 May 2016 and 15 September 2016, he was snared in a sting by Neil Ivall after grooming and arranging to meet what he thought was a 14-year-old girl called Jenni Johnston. In actual fact, said girl did not exist; "Jenni Johnston" was a fictitious child who Neil posed as during explicit conversations on the internet.

Torevell asserted that he believed "Jenni Johnston" was over 18 years old, and additionally stated that he had no intention of carrying out any sex acts, but this defence was rejected by the jury.

Before being sentenced, he was granted bail by Judge Philip Bartle QC. The same judge also sentenced Torevell - see below for more information.

Ultimately, as a result of Torevell's actions, Torevell received a 12-month prison sentence and was ordered to register as a sex offender for 10 years. He was also made subject to a 10-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order.

Prior to being jailed, Torevell worked as a bouncer.