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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
National
Jessica Murray and agencies

UK man jailed for online sex offences against dozens of women and children

Anthony Burns
Burns was described by the judge as ‘arrogant with a deep-seated cruel streak’. Photograph: NCA/PA

A prolific online sex offender who blackmailed dozens of women and children across the globe into engaging in depraved sexual acts has been sentenced to 24 years in prison.

Anthony Burns, 39, previously admitted more than 40 charges, including 26 counts of blackmail, six relating to indecent images of children and two of causing a child to engage in sexual activity.

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