Blackpool man who downloaded 123 indecent child images in Preston

Martin Baxendale, 66, now of Palatine Road, Blackpool, committed the offences in Preston over a two year period, Preston Magistrates’ Court heard.

He admits making 123 indecent photographs and possessing 11 at category A - the most serious - with 29 at category B, 57 at category C, and extreme animal images.

The bench said the defendant had accessed help and intervention and that the offences were committed “at a time of isolation and when the defendant had domestic responsibilities”.

Baxendale got a rehabilitation activity requirement and must do 150 hours of unpaid work.

He must also pay a £128 victim surcharge, and £85 costs and was ordered to sign the Sex Offender’s Register for seven years.

The bench ordered the images and associated devices to be destroyed.

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