Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Monday, 15th July 2024, at 16:30hrs
A man has been jailed for sexually abusing two young children.
In a statement released today, Lancashire Police said,
“Conner Lettherd, 24, of no fixed abode, was arrested in August 2023, after our Online Child Abuse Investigation Team received information that he had downloaded an indecent image to a dropbox.
At the same time, we received a report of Lettherd sexually abusing, and taking indecent images of two young children.
Lettherd was interviewed and was specifically asked about the allegations. He denied them.
Letthard later admitted sexually abusing and taking indecent images of the children and was arrested on suspicion of and charged with assault a child under 13 by touching.
When his devices were examined, a total of 173 category A, 320 Category B and 833 Category C indecent images of children were found.
He appeared at Preston Crown Court on Friday 7th June 2024, where he pleaded guilty to: cause a child to watch / look at an image of sexual activity, four counts of engaging in sexual communication with a child, two counts of engaging in sexual communication with a child and three counts of making an indecent photograph / pseudo-photograph of a child.
He was sentenced to four years and eleven months in prison, and ordered to sign the sex offenders register for life.
Det. Con. Sarah Jones, of Lancashire Constabulary, said: “Lettherd preyed on innocent children for his own sexual gratification, and I welcome the custodial sentence handed down on him.
“Despite their young age, his victims have shown immense bravery throughout proceedings. I am incredibly proud of them for the strength they have shown.
“I hope that the outcome of this investigation encourages other victims of sexual offences to report them to us. Please be assured that we will listen to you, we will investigate, and we will do our very best to get you justice.”
If you, or someone you know has been a victim of a sexual offence, please report it to us on 101. In an emergency, or if a crime is in progress, call 999.
Alternatively, you can make a report anonymously through the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
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