April 2015

Man found with indecent images of children spared jail

A 65-year-old man has avoided jail after admitting five charges of possessing indecent photographs.

Roger William Masters, of Selby Close, Poynton, admitted:

  • One count of possessing indecent images of children

  • Three counts of making indecent images involving children

  • One charge of possessing extreme images

He was sentenced at Chester Crown Court on Friday, April 17, after pleading guilty at an earlier hearing.

He was given a 12 month prison sentence for each offence to run concurrently, suspended for two years.

He must also carry out a supervision order with the requirement to attend a sex offenders programme.