A sex offender has been jailed for 73 weeks, following an investigation by West Mercia Police.
Ian Cockbill, aged 59, of Wichenford, Worcester appeared at Worcester Crown Court on Tuesday (22 January) after pleading guilty to publishing an obscene article and making an indecent photograph or pseudo/photograph of a child.
Cockbill has been placed on the sex offenders register, and has been handed a sexual harm prevention order, both for 10 years.
Cockbill was arrested in December 2023, following a investigation by West Mercia Police’s Online Child Sexual Exploitation Team (OCSET).
A category B indecent image of a child was found on his phone, along with evidence of a conversation in which he discussed his intention to commit a sexual act on a five-year-old child. The offences took place in April and June 2023.
Detective Constable Giuseppe Saladino from OCSET said “This was a sickening case, where Cockbill demonstrated a desire to sexually abuse and harm a very young child.
“Offenders like Cockbill have no place in our communities and we will continue to root out those intent on causing harm, and bring them to justice before the courts”
To report any concerns about anything you may have seen online, or if you would like more information or advice, please contact the following organisations :
Contact the Stop It Now! child sexual abuse helpline – Stop It Now
Help & Support during Indecent Images investigations (saferlives.com)
