HENRY ALLEN SENTENCED IN BILLINGHAM FOR INDECENT IMAGES OF CHILDREN

A man apprehended with indecent images of children and photographs of girls in public settings has received a court sentence. Henry Allen, 27, of Billingham, was found to possess 1,385 indecent images, which included Extreme material involving animals, downloaded over a two-year period. Allen stated that he viewed these images for sexual arousal and expressed remorse for his actions. The court handed down a one-year prison sentence, suspended for two years, and also imposed a five-year ban on internet use, along with requirements to register as a sex offender.