Kevin Peel

Kevin Peel used to work for the North East Ambulance Service as a paramedic. He also used to volunteer for St John's Ambulance as a nurse.

During or after September 2016, Peel was snared in a sting by Guardians of the North after grooming and arranging to meet what he thought was a 14-year-old boy called Ryan. In actual fact, "Ryan" was a decoy account set up by the aforementioned Guardians of the North.

At first, Peel told police, "there were some risqué comments of which I am deeply ashamed of, especially having known the male’s age", but later he said, "I thought that [Ryan] may not be 14 as you cannot join the site unless you are 18". In addition, Peel claimed that he intended to meet up with "Ryan" with the intention of giving the boy advice and mentoring support on the boy's sexuality, if "Ryan" was indeed 14-years-old.

As a result of Peel's actions, Peel was arrested and cautioned by the police for grooming a child online. No further action was taken against him.