ALAN GRIFFITHS AND COUNTY DURHAM PRISON OFFICER INVOLVED IN CHILD IMAGE CASE

A man named Alan Griffiths, who attempted to access illegal images of children on his work computer, was found with pictures of young girls in underwear. County Durham prison officer Christopher Burns, aged 52, claimed he was conducting research for work purposes but admitted to creating indecent images. He was given a community order, placed under supervision, and required to register as a sex offender for five years. The court emphasized the risks associated with such material and noted the potential damage to his career and reputation.