Telford paedophile, 57, had pics of kids as young as three after amassing images over 12 years
A paedophile who had indecent photos of children as young as three has avoided prison.
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Police swooped on Paul Ashford's home in Admaston, Telford after receiving intelligence that he was in possession of child sex abuse pictures.
He was arrested and his phone and iPad were seized. A forensic report revealed he had amassed 430 indecent images of children over the course of 12 years.
Shrewsbury Crown Court was told the 57-year-old had 29 category A images - which would depict the most serious and depraved child sex abuse - 26 category B and 375 category C images. The police arrested him on September 13, 2021.
The court was also told that Ashford's internet history included searches for "extreme porn".
