A drug dealer who groomed a schoolgirl on social media then gave her a cocktail of cocaine and ketamine has been jailed.

Lee Hall, 21, first befriended his victim on ‘Kik’ instant messenger app, then met up with her and plied her with gifts, sweets and money.

After several months, he took her to a park in Ashton-Under-Lyne and gave her so many drugs she needed hospital treatment.

Hall, of Lily Street in Royton, Oldham, pleaded guilty to grooming, as well as supplying cocaine and the production of cannabis.

He was jailed for three years at Manchester’s Minshull Street Crown Court on Wednesday, May 13.

In August 2014, Hall contacted the girl on Kik app and befriended her over a number of months.

They began to meet in person – often after she finished school – and he gave her money, sweets, food and drink as he gained her trust.

On Friday, September 19, Hall drove his victim to Daisy Nook Country Park and gave her cocaine and ketamine.

Due to the effects of the drug, she was admitted to hospital. The police were called and Hall was arrested.

Detective Constable Christian Julien said: “Hall initiated the contact with his victim and plied her with gifts, making her feel he really cared for her.

"All along, his aim was to befriend her and attempt to sexually exploit her due to her vulnerability and age.

"However, thanks to her bravery in supporting our investigation, we have been able to build a successful prosecution which has resulted in Hall spending time behind bars.

“We are committed to tackling child sexual exploitation in the area and protect our children.

"This investigation, alongside Operation Phoenix, has gone a long way in ensuring this but we are determined to bring more offenders to justice.”