Darren Dales contacted what he thought was a 14-year-old girl - but who in fact was an adult paedophile hunter - on Facebook Messenger.

Norwich Crown Court heard the 54-year-old, who did not try to conceal his age, asked her if she would be interested in "making money" by sending images of herself and answering "questions about her sex life".

Norwich Crown Court (Image: Peter Walsh, Newsquest)

Dylan Bub, prosecuting, said Dales "repeatedly" asked the girl to send images of herself and had sent a picture of himself.

The prosecutor said Dales also asked the girl whether she was "hairy below" as well as what underwear she was wearing and when her last........

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