Predators like David Aston deserve no sympathy.

Even Judge Julian Hall, who in the past has earned a reputation for being lenient with some sex offenders, appeared to have little patience with him.

He warned him at Oxford Crown Court yesterday that he faced a jail term when he is sentenced next month - and rightly so.

Aston bribed girls aged 13 and 14 with alcohol and cash, lured them into woodland, stlripped below the waist and encouraged them to take part in a bizarre sexual fetish of kicking him in the groin.

One of the worst aspects of the case was that Aston refused to plead guilty, forcing his two victims to face the ordeal of giving evidence in court.

They and their families deserve praise for coming forward and reporting Aston.

Hopefully, as a result of their bravery, no more girls will be forced to suffer the consequences of Aston's peculiar and inexcusable behaviour.

Aston will have plenty of time to reflect on the damage he has done to two teenagers when he finally and deservedly lands in jail.