Winsford man imprisoned after admitting prostitution charges
A WINSFORD man is behind bars after pleading guilty to inciting women to become prostitutes via a social network site.
Robert Anthony Pettener, 28, of Brindley Avenue, admitted six charges of inciting prostitution for gain under the Sexual Offences Act at Mold Crown Court on Thursday, May 29.
On Thursday, June 26, he was imprisoned for a total of 26 months.
Pettener used Facebook to approach his victims, encouraging them to become prostitutes and work with an escort agency.
At an earlier hearing at Mold Crown Court on May 23, Pettener pleaded guilty to a charge of possession with intent to supply cannabis, and one charge of supplying cannabis.
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