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Ashton-on-Ribble man jailed after phone seized with indecent images of a three-year-old

Posted on - 30th September, 2021 - 9:37am | Author - | Posted in - Ashton-on-Ribble, Crime, Lancashire Police, Riversway
Damian Moxham

An Ashton man caught with 209 indecent images of a three-year-old was this week jailed.

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Damian Moxham, 58, of Victoria Quay in Ashton-on-Ribble, Preston, appeared at Preston Crown Court on Tuesday 28 September, where he received 16 months in prison.

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In May this year, Moxham pleaded guilty to taking indecent photos of the child and possessing indecent images.

Read more: Wanted Preston man in custody as police continue Operation Hunter 

PC Adam Burke of the Online Child Abuse Investigation Team said: “We received intelligence that Moxham may have been in possession of indecent images, and seizure of his devices confirmed this was the case.

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“Moxham has now been jailed, giving him plenty of time to consider the consequences of his actions.

“I hope this sends a message that we will not stand for this type of offending in Lancashire and will do everything within our power to investigate and bring offenders before the courts.”

Read more: Man arrested after fire at Cuerden Valley visitor centre and café

To report concerns about child abuse, contact police on 101 or visit – doitonline.lancashire.police.uk

Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or visit – crimestoppers-uk.org.

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