Prosecutors have filed multiple charges against an individual for internet-based sexual offences involving minors.

Detectives began their inquiry in June 2025 following a report from Sussex Police regarding concerning digital activity.

The suspect, Samuel Carragher, aged 20, was taken into custody at his residence on Acacia Road in Newhaven.

He now faces the following charges:

Two allegations of sharing an illegal image of a minor

Three allegations of creating an illegal image of a minor

Ten allegations of sexually communicating with a minor

Three allegations of blackmailing someone with an intimate image

Four allegations of persuading or coercing a girl between 13 and 15 years old to participate in sexual intercourse

Five allegations of persuading or coercing a girl between 13 and 15 years old to participate in sexual activities without intercourse

Two allegations of forcing a girl between 13 and 15 years old to view sexual imagery

One allegation of transmitting a genital image with the intent to cause distress

Three allegations of purchasing sexual services from a girl between 13 and 15 years old

Three allegations of purchasing sexual services from a girl between 16 and 17 years old

One allegation of purchasing sexual services from a girl under 13 years old

One allegation of holding an extreme obscene image

The accusations relate to a minimum of 14 victims ranging from 13 to 17 years old, with the incidents allegedly occurring from 2022 through 2025.

Carragher was held in detention following his appearance at Brighton Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, March 24, with his next hearing scheduled for April 22 at a venue yet to be determined.