A pervert who distributed vile child abuse images over the internet has been spared prison.
David Craddock was tracked down via his computer IP address after Northumbria Police were alerted by the National Crime Agency that an illegal image had been uploaded using the Kik social media app.
Newcastle Crown Court heard Craddock was arrested at his place of work in June 2021 and his computer devices and phone were seized and examined. Prosecutor Ellen Wright said pictures and movies featuring child abuse and extreme pornography were found.
