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Nicholas Hawkes, 39, becomes first in England to be jailed for cyber flashing
Cyber flashing became a criminal offence in England with the passage of the Online Safety Act on 31 January. It has been a crime in Scotland since 2010.
The offence covers the sending of an unsolicited sexual image to people via social media, dating apps, text message or data-sharing services such as Bluetooth and AirDrop. Hannah von Dadelszen, deputy chief crown prosecutor for CPS East of England, said: "Cyber flashing is a serious crime which leaves a lasting impact on victims, but all too often it can be dismissed as thoughtless 'banter' or a harmless joke. "The Crown Prosecution Service has delivered the first conviction for cyber flashing, but it will not be the last and I urge anyone who has been a victim of this shocking crime - whether via instant messages, dating apps, or by any other means - to come forward, knowing you have the right to lifelong anonymity."
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