September 2014
Devizes child abuse images pervert jailed
A man from Devizes has been jailed for making and distributing indecent images of children.
Thomas McKenzie Bassett was sentenced to 12 months in prison after being found guilty of a total of 12 offences at Salisbury Crown Court.
The 57-year-old from Devizes was found guilty of nine offences of making indecent photographs of children, two counts of possession of extreme pornographic images and one count of possession of an indecent photograph of a child between November 2011 and November 2012.
“Wiltshire Police treat every case involving the sexual exploitation of children extremely seriously,” said DC Keith Harford, from Melksham CID.
“Bassett was convicted of making and distributing indecent images of children and we always felt that a jail sentence was the only option given the serious nature of the crime.
“Anyone wishing to report a crime should contact Wiltshire Police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where information can be left anonymously,” he added.
