Paedophile jailed after trying to groom children on social media

Undated handout photo issued by Greater Manchester Police of Rachel Fenton. They were previously Richard Fenton and are transitioning to be a woman, the court heard. Photograph: GMP/PA

A paedophile has been jailed for 10 years after using social media to groom children.

Rachel Fenton, who police said was known as Richard Fenton when arrested and charged, pleaded guilty to 21 child sexual abuse offences and a drug offence and was sent to a male prison.