Andrew Chambers, 33, of Oakley Road in Bognor, sent photos and videos of him inappropriately touching himself to children between 2016 and 2020.
Chambers, who searched for his victims on social media, would also ask them to take off their clothes and pose for photos for his own gratification.
He was arrested on January 26, 2018, and released on strict bail conditions while officers investigated the “numerous offences”.
Police seized devices belonging to Chambers and found sexually explicit messages and photos sent to his victims on Facebook messenger.
He was subsequently charged with two counts of engaging in sexual communications with a child, two counts of causing or inciting sexual activity with a child, one count of causing or inciting a child to engage in sexual activity, and one count of causing a child to watch or look at a sexual image.
Chambers pleaded guilty to all offences on October 17. At Lewes Crown Court on December 5, he was sentenced to two years’ imprisonment, suspended for two years.
He was given a ten-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SPHO) which police say will significantly reduce his access to children and vulnerable people.
The order also means he will have restricted access to the internet and if he does not inform officers of any change of circumstance, such as new employment, he could be sent to prison.
Chambers was also ordered to undertake 300 hours of unpaid work, rehabilitation programmes and pay a victim surcharge.
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He was placed on the Sex Offenders Register for ten years, requiring him to notify police of certain personal details and information aimed at reducing his ability to cause harm.
Detective Sergeant Elaine Keating, from Sussex Police, said: “Andrew Chambers preyed on the vulnerabilities of these young victims for his own sexual gratification.
“I would like to thank each of these six brave girls for reporting the incidents, supporting our investigation and helping to bring Chambers to justice. This result would not have been possible without their bravery and strength.”
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