Man Sentenced to Nine Years for Persuading Victim to Attempt Suicide Online
Tyler Webb, a 23-year-old man from Loughborough, Leicestershire, has been sentenced to nine years and four months in prison for convincing his victim to attempt suicide and serious self-harm online. This case marks the first conviction under the Online Safety Act 2023, highlighting the dangers of online manipulation and abuse.
A 23-year-old man, Tyler Webb, from Loughborough, Leicestershire, has been sentenced to nine years and four months in prison under new internet safety laws for persuading his victim to attempt suicide and self-harm online.
Webb, the first person charged under Section 184 of the Online Safety Act 2023, pleaded guilty to encouraging serious self-harm and suicide. He groomed his victim, instructing her to self-harm and attempting to convince her to kill herself over a live video call.
Prosecutors described Webb's actions as sexually motivated, with the victim stating that he told her that her only value was in dying for his entertainment.
Webb's victim reported the interactions to the police, leading to his arrest. The Online Safety Act 2023 aims to prevent harmful online content, including encouraging self-harm and suicide.
This sentencing marks the first test of the 2023 Online Safety Act and demonstrates the legal consequences for online harm perpetrators.
According to the source: Sky News.
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