Mark Rand, the Rugby Paedophile, 67, received a 14-month prison sentence after detectives discovered thousands of indecent photographs and recordings of youngsters in his residence.
Detectives conducted a raid on Mark Rand’s residence on Blackwood Avenue in the early hours of January 16, 2020.
Upon the investigators’ explanation of their presence, Mark Rand stated, “That will be me.”
He was then apprehended, and officers later uncovered 3,027 indecent photos of minors and 141 indecent videos of minors.
During the interrogation, Mark Rand confessed to downloading the material, informing officers that he began watching pornographic photographs of minors during a period of depression.
Upon being informed of the precise number of photographs and films he had downloaded, Mark Rand responded, “I anticipated a greater quantity.”
Mark Rand was ultimately convicted of three counts of producing indecent images or pseudo-photographs of a minor.
On Thursday, November 3, Mark Rand received a 14-month prison sentence.
He will additionally be included on the Sex Offenders’ Register for a duration of ten years.
Detective Constable Adam James stated: “The production of these images devastates children’s lives, inflicting trauma that, regrettably, they frequently endure indefinitely.”
“Each individual who downloads these images generates demand, thereby bearing responsibility for the abuse.”
“Individuals who view indecent images of children should anticipate a visit from us, eventually.”
Individuals apprehensive about their conduct may reach out to www.stopitnow.org.uk or www.lucyfaithfull.org.uk for guidance.
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