A Paedophile from Liverpool, Michael Turner, has been incarcerated after confessing to possessing obscene photos of minors.
Merseyside Police obtained information associating Michael Turner with the downloading of indecent pictures.
Michael Turner, 37, currently homeless but previously residing in Anfield, was apprehended at his residence, where several electronic devices were confiscated.
On 15 January, he appeared in court and pleaded guilty to 34 charges of producing indecent photographs of children categorised as A, 34 instances of category B, eight counts of category C, and possession of 59 images and two movies.
Michael Turner received a nine-month prison sentence during his appearance at Liverpool Crown Court today, Tuesday, February 4.
Detective Constable Nicola Grey stated, “Merseyside Police regards the possession and distribution of indecent images with utmost seriousness.”
“Every single indecent image shared involves the abuse of children, and the distribution of such vile images feeds demand leading to more children becoming victims.
“We have specialist officers within the Online Child Abuse Investigations team who are dedicated to investigating these crimes, bringing those responsible before the courts and ultimately protecting further vulnerable young people from unimaginable suffering.
“We will continue proactively targeting those people in our community who contribute to the cycle of abuse by making or possessing indecent images and I would encourage anyone with concerns or information to get in contact with us. We always act on all the information we receive.”
If you have information on the possession or distribution of indent images, please DM @MerpolCC on Twitter or message ‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre’ on Facebook.
Alternatively you can leave information anonymously with Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. You can also use their online form anonymously: https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/give-information-online.
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