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Kathleen Speirs

Glasgow paedophile jailed for less than two years as cops slam 'dreadful abuse'

A sick paedophile found guilty of offences 'related to indecent images of children' has been jailed.

Sean Corrigan was convicted at Glasgow Sheriff Court on Thursday. He now faces 16 months behind bars.

Police slammed the 34-year-old's crime as 'utterly appalling' and warned there is 'no hiding place' for offenders. Officers also urged anyone who suspects a child is at risk of being abused to come forward.

Detective Inspector Michelle Burns, from Police Scotland's Online Child Sexual Abuse a Exploitation Unit said: “Corrigan’s offending and behaviour was utterly appalling.

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She said: "In committing these crimes and accessing this material online, he is responsible for creating demand which contributes to the dreadful sexual abuse and suffering of children. There is no hiding place for these offenders and he is now, rightly, facing a custodial sentence and the consequences of his actions.

"Tackling all forms of child sexual abuse remains a priority for Police Scotland. We encourage anyone with concerns about a child at risk of abuse, or a potential victim, to contact police immediately."

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