Amir Saadi 47

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A man has been jailed for paying a teenage girl for sexual services in Bournemouth.

Amir Saadi, 47, of Haven Road, Poole, was found guilty of three counts of sexual activity with a child and one count of paying for sexual services of a child.

He was jailed for nine years after a trial at Bournemouth Crown Court.

Dorset Police said Saadi first met his victim, a 14-year-old girl, in Boscombe in 2020.

A force spokesperson said the girl then visited Saadi's home "on a number of occasions" and was given money in return for sexual activity.

Officers launched an investigation and in June 2021 arrested Saadi, who claimed he did not know the victim.

'Lifelong impact'

Det Con Andy Hale, said: "Saadi took advantage of a teenage girl and showed no regard for her emotional or physical wellbeing.

"The young victim in this case has been exceptionally brave throughout the investigation and subsequent trial and I would like to pay tribute to her and her family for their support.

"Dorset Police will continue to seek justice for young victims and bring offenders such as Saadi to court to face the consequences for their horrible actions, which can have a lifelong impact on those involved.

"I hope that this case will give victims the courage to speak out and seek help. We will do everything we can to support them and ensure offenders are held to account."
Saadi has been placed on the sex offenders' register for life, as well as being made the subject of a sexual harm prevention order.