KEITH BUCHANAN FROM BLACKPOOL SENTENCED FOR CHILD INDECENCY OFFENSES AT PRESTON CROWN COURT

In October 2021, Keith Buchanan, aged 26 and residing on Warley Road in Blackpool, faced serious criminal charges related to the possession and distribution of indecent images of children. Buchanan pleaded guilty to three counts of creating such images, which involved the possession of illicit material depicting minors in explicit contexts. Additionally, he admitted to three counts of distributing these indecent images, further aggravating the severity of his offenses.

His court appearance took place on Friday, October 1, at Preston Crown Court, where the gravity of his crimes was fully addressed. The judge sentenced Buchanan to a term of four years in prison, reflecting the serious nature of his offenses and the need for justice for the victims involved. The court also mandated that Buchanan be registered on the Sex Offenders' Register for life, a measure designed to monitor and manage his potential risk to the community in the future.

Furthermore, Buchanan was issued a 15-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order, which imposes strict restrictions on his activities and access to certain online platforms. This order aims to prevent any further harm and to protect the public from potential reoffending. The case underscores the ongoing efforts of law enforcement and judicial authorities to combat the distribution of child exploitation material and to hold offenders accountable for their actions.