A scout leader could be jailed after he was snared by paedophile hunters who caught him trying to engage in sexual communication with a 14-year-old girl.

The vigilantes tricked Clinton Vlahos, 25, into thinking he was corresponding with a teenager named ‘Maddie’.

In reality he was speaking to members of a group called PH Balance.

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Clinton Vlahos, 25, could be jailed (Picture: Wales News Service)

Vlahos, who has distinctive pink hair, was arrested after the paedophile hunters sent their evidence to police.

He admitted attempting to engage in sexual communication with a child at Cardiff Crown Court in June.



He was granted bail this week and ordered to return to court for sentencing in September.

He was told he could be jailed.

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Clinton Vlahos was snared by paedophile hunters

Vlahos, from Newport, Wales, was banned from contacting any child under the age of 16 and must register as a sex offender.

He previously volunteered at the Scout Association but has now been banned from the organisation for life.

After the hearing, a spokesman for the Scout Association said: ‘As soon as we were made aware of the investigation, Vlahos was suspended from all involvement in the Scout movement.

‘There is no evidence to suggest that offences have taken place within the Scout movement.

‘Following his conviction, we can confirm Vlahos will never be allowed to volunteer with us again.

‘The Scout Association carries out stringent vetting of all adults who work with young people and requires them to work to a strict code of practice.’

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