A WOMAN who seduced a schoolboy after “kissing and cuddling” led to sex narrowly escaped a prison sentence today.

Janie Emery, 24, was handed a 12-month suspended prison sentence after admitting bedding a 15-year-old schoolboy.

3 Janie Emery avoided jail after admitting to seducing a 15-year-old schoolboy Credit: © ANDREW PRICE/View Finder Pict

The brunette held back tears in the dock at Caernarfon crown court, north Wales, after being ordered to carry out 150 hours of unpaid work.

She will also have to attend a two-year rehabilitation programme and was given a ten-year sexual harm prevention order which limits any contact with boys under 16.

Emery, of Welshpool, mid-Wales, will also have to sign the sex offenders’ register for the same period.

3 The 24-year-old held back tears as the court heard how “kissing and cuddling” led to sex Credit: © ANDREW PRICE/View Finder Pict

Earlier Jonathan Austin, prosecuting, told the court Emery was 23 at the time of the offences.

He said: "Kissing and cuddling led to full sexual intercourse," but added that the boy had told cops the sex was consensual.

Passing sentence, Judge Niclas Parry said: "I'm satisfied you acted as you did out of character, out of desperation for friendship and a normal relationship as opposed to being predatory."

3 Emery was handed a ten-year sexual harm prevention order and 150 hours unpaid work at Caernarfon crown court, north Wales Credit: Google

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He added that she was “vulnerable” and had suffered health problems throughout his life.

The court heard the relationship started as a friendship as Emery comforted the boy through a break up in early last year.

Mr Austin said : “He had personal problems with an ex girlfriend which caused him distress. That seems to have led to a closer friendship and talking through social media.

“They spent more and more time together alone and the relationship became physical.”