Man jailed following work by Cumbria’s Cyber and Digital Crime Unit
Written by John Williamson on 19/12/2023
A man has been jailed for more than three years after admitting a number of offences following work carried out by Cumbria’s Cyber and Digital Crime Unit.
Simon Tiller, 57, received the sentence at Carlisle Crown Court after admitting a number of charges linked to illegal images of children.
Tiller, of Blackford, near Carlisle, also pleaded guilty to a charge of attempted sexual communication with a child and possession of extreme pornographic images.
He was convicted after a trial of voyeurism.Tiller was sentenced yesterday and received a total jail sentence of three years and three months.
Detective Constable Jonathan Lowden was the officer overseeing the investigation.
Speaking after the sentencing, he said: “Our dedicated team of skilled officers are trained to deal specifically with these types of offences.
“The community can take reassurance from the fact we are – together with our law enforcement partners – regularly catching such people and putting them before the courts.
“Our officers work constantly behind-the-scenes to keep children and other vulnerable people safe.
“We will continue to target those offending in this way and aim to put them before a court.”
Anyone with information can report online at www.cumbria.police.uk/report-it
You can also phone on 101.
Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
