MIDLOTHIAN MAN CAUGHT WITH INDECENT IMAGES OF CHILDREN AVOIDS JAIL
Two men avoided prison sentences in separate cases.
Ian Butterworth from Bonnyrigg was found with indecent images and videos of children when authorities searched his residence in September 2020.
The material depicted female minors aged from four to sixteen involved in sexual poses, solo sexual acts, and penetrative activities.
A cybercrime investigation identified 1,298 still images, including 487 classified as Category A, and eight videos, two of which were Category A.
Butterworth admitted to possessing and allowing access to indecent images between March and September 2020.
He received a two-year sentence on the sex offenders register, along with supervision, community service, and internet access restrictions.
The sheriff highlighted the gravity of the crimes and stressed the importance of reporting accidental possession.
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1,298 still images, including 487 classified as Category A, and eight videos, two of which were Category A. Butterworth admitted to possessing and allowing access to indecent images between March and September 2020. He received a two-yea...
