DAVID KILDEA FROM LIVINGSTON AVOIDS JAIL AFTER SENDING PORNOGRAPHIC PICTURES TO UNDERAGE GIRL IN GREATER MANCHESTER

In a case that has drawn significant attention, David Kildea, a 46-year-old resident of Livingston, West Lothian, was found guilty of sending explicit images of himself to a minor girl residing in the Greater Manchester area. The incident took place over a span of one week in November 2011, during which Kildea engaged in a series of inappropriate communications with the underage girl, who cannot be named for legal reasons.

According to court records presented at Livingston Sheriff Court, Kildea was charged with persuading a child under the age of 13 to view a sexual image. The court heard that Kildea had actively encouraged the girl to look at the explicit material, which is a serious offence under the law. Kildea pleaded guilty to these charges during the proceedings, acknowledging his misconduct.

Despite the gravity of the offences, Sheriff Douglas Kinloch decided against imposing a custodial sentence. Instead, Kildea was sentenced to a period of social work supervision lasting three years. Additionally, the court ordered that Kildea’s name be entered onto the sex offenders register, a measure intended to monitor and restrict his activities moving forward.

The case highlights the ongoing efforts by authorities to combat online and digital exploitation of minors, emphasizing the importance of legal consequences for those who engage in such reprehensible behaviour. Kildea’s case serves as a reminder of the serious repercussions that can follow for individuals involved in child exploitation crimes, even if they do not face immediate imprisonment.