Man sentenced after admitting having indecent images of children

A man from Davenham has been sentenced after admitting to having and making indecent images of children.

David Draycott, 70, from London Road in Davenham, appeared at Chester Crown Court on 24th September to be sentenced to 24 months suspended for 24 months after pleading guilty to three counts of making indecent photographs, one count of possessing indecent photographs and one count of taking an indecent photograph.

He was also ordered to sign the sex offenders register for 10 years and subjected to a 10 year Sexual Harm Prevention Order as well as a rehabilitation activity requirement.

Draycott was found in possession of a total of 53,292 indecent images of children ranging from category C and B, to category A, which is the most serious.

Detectives from Cheshire Constabulary Online Child Abuse Investigation Team acting on information they received, discovered the hoard after executing a warrant at his address.

DC Anna Hull said:

“Our team is dedicated to protecting children and are actively making enquiries into information we receive about those who may be involved in making, sharing or taking indecent images.

“You may think you’re safe looking at these abominable and illegal images in your own home, but that is not the case, and we may come knocking on your door one day.”