GRAHAM WHITE FROM MADELEY AND WOODSIDE ADMITTED TO TAKING INDECENT PICTURES OF 14-YEAR-OLD GIRL AND IS NOW ON SEX OFFENDERS REGISTER

In a disturbing case that has shocked the local communities of Madeley and Woodside, Graham White, a 61-year-old parish councillor, has been officially placed on the sex offenders register after admitting to serious criminal conduct involving a minor.

White's criminal actions came to light when police executed a search of his residence in Woodside in January. During this search, officers discovered a collection of indecent photographs involving a 14-year-old girl, which White had taken himself. The evidence was compelling enough to lead to his guilty plea on four counts related to the possession and creation of these inappropriate images.

The court proceedings took place in Shropshire, where magistrates sentenced White to a three-year rehabilitation order. This order mandates that he participate in a sex offenders' treatment program, aimed at addressing his conduct and preventing future offenses. The court emphasized the seriousness of his actions, which involved exploiting a minor and breaching societal norms of decency.

It was also revealed during the court hearing that White had previously served as a parish councillor in Madeley. However, he resigned from his position just last month, likely in response to the ongoing investigation and the charges brought against him.

As part of the legal consequences, White's name will remain on the sex offenders register for a period of five years. This measure is intended to monitor his activities and ensure community safety, reflecting the gravity of his offenses and the impact on the victim and the community at large.