Thomas Kettleborough: `Vile` former police inspector caught in child sex sting

However, he was actually speaking to undercover officers.

After being detained at a car park in Bristol, officers found a bag in the boot of his car containing " an assortment of sex toys, condoms and bondage equipment, including a pair of limb restraints, " Exeter Crown Court Чух.

Повече от 150 неприлични изображения на деца също бяха открити на неговия телефон и компютър.

Kettleborough употребява приложенията за полово експлицитни диалози с младежа, употребявайки името Лиъм, до момента в който твърди, че е на 28 години, прокурорите споделиха. to cause or incite a child to engage in sexual activity.

Last month he was sacked by Avon and Somerset Police and barred from policing for gross misconduct.

He was sentenced to two years and eight months in prison on Thursday.

Assistant Chief Constable Joanne Hall, from Avon and Somerset Police, said the public would be " appalled by the vile and manipulative actions of this former officer ".

She added: " He was caught following a policing operation designed to keep children safe which has resulted in his wider offending being identified. "

Detective Inspector Dave Wells, who led the investigation, said Kettleborough's crimes took place over four years,

The former officer held positions of trust in the police, the Sea Cadets and the Royal Lifesaving Society, but " concealed his true Идентичност посредством онлайн личност като „ Liam “, 'L S' и 'Liamss5506', " сподели г -н Уелс.

Г -н Уелс добави: " Специализираните следователи са подготвени да изслушат и проверяват всички отчети, свързани с Томас Кетлеборо или други въпроси. I want people to know that they will be believed.

" Thomas Kettleborough is now behind bars. I hope if there are others that have been affected by this case, they now feel empowered to tell someone, if they are ready to do so. "

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