Washington paedophile distributed abuse images to other perverts

Washington Paedophile Sentenced for Distributing Child Abuse Images

Iain Frizzle, 66, was jailed at Newcastle Crown Court after admitting to distributing indecent images of children. Frizzle shared horrific child abuse material with others and tried to engage in sexual chat with an underage girl online before police intervened.

Details of the Case

The court learned that Frizzle possessed 10 extreme pornography images involving animals, alongside indecent images and videos of children. Some of the children depicted were as young as three and up to 14 years old.

On Friday, Frizzle, of Coach Road Estate, Usworth, Washington, was sentenced for possessing extreme pornography, three counts of distributing indecent images of children, attempting to engage in sexual communication with a child, and making indecent images of children. He pleaded guilty to all charges.

Police Investigation

Prosecutor Emily Sanderson explained that on March 12, 2023, police discovered an indecent image uploaded by Frizzle to Instagram. Officers searched his Washington home and examined electronic devices.

"Police went to his Washington home and searched his property. Electronic devices were examined."

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Author's summary: Iain Frizzle was jailed for distributing extreme and indecent child abuse images, including attempts to sexually exploit a minor online.

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