Blackpool man jailed for 4 years for making and sharing indecent images of children

A Blackpool man has been jailed for four years after being found guilty of making and distributing indecent images of children.
By Rebecca Beardmore
Published 7th Oct 2021, 15:45 BST
Updated 11th Oct 2021, 10:18 BST
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Keith Buchanan, 26, of Warley Road, pleaded guilty to three counts of making indecent images of children, and three counts of distributing indecent images of children.

On Friday October 1, Buchanan appeared for sentencing at Preston Crown Court where he was jailed for four years.

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He was placed on the Sex Offender's register for life, and handed a 15-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order.

Keith Buchanan has been jailed for four years for making and sharing indecent images of children. Pic: Blackpool PoliceKeith Buchanan has been jailed for four years for making and sharing indecent images of children. Pic: Blackpool Police
Keith Buchanan has been jailed for four years for making and sharing indecent images of children. Pic: Blackpool Police

Buchanan was also ordered to pay a £120 victim surcharge.

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