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A Deepdale man has been jailed for assaulting a child and taking indecent photographs of him.
Malcolm Hutchinson, 64, has been jailed for nine years.
He was caught after police uncovered 48 indecent images and 26 indecent videos on his phone and iPad.
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Hutchinson, formerly of Skeffington Road, Deepdale, pleaded guilty to causing and inciting a boy under 13 to engage in sexual activity, making an indecent photograph/pseudo-photograph of a child (category B) and assaulting a boy under 13 by touching and making an indecent photograph of a child (category C).
He was sentenced at Preston Crown Court on Thursday 12 December and also issued with a restraining order against his victims and is subject to an indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order.
Detective Constable Gemma Duxbury of South Division’s Child Protection Unit, said: “These were abhorrent offences committed by Hutchinson and I welcome the lengthy prison sentenced imposed by the judge.
“Lancashire Police take all reports of sexual offences extremely seriously and they are thoroughly investigated so that offenders can be brought to justice.
“If you have been a victim of sexual offences, we urge you to report it to police.”
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