An Oswestry man who made indecent images of children has been sentenced at a hearing earlier this week.
Benjamin Powley, 27, of Smale Rise, Oswestry, was given a suspended eight-month prison sentence after admitting to multiple charges related to making indecent images of children.
Powley had previously admitted to making 24 category A image of children – which depict the most severe images – between July 2023 and June 2024.
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It was heard that in the same period, Powely had also admitted to obtaining a Category B image and a two Category C images.
He was given a total custodial period of eight months which will be suspended for two years.
In that time, he will be under supervision by Police who will be monitoring his use of electronic devices.
Powley will also be expected to do 70 hours of community service as well as undertaking a rehabilitation programme.
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