Work carried out by Cumbria’s Cyber and Digital Crime Unit has led to a man being jailed for more than three years after admitting a number of offences.

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, December 18, 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.”

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You can also phone on 101 or alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.