December 2014
Pervert had indecent photos of children and images of bestiality on his mobile phone
A pervert who had indecent pictures of children and images of bestiality on mobile phones escaped custody when he was sentenced at Inverness Sheriff Court today.
First offender Zachariah Girdlestone was traced by police after uploading an image of children on Facebook.
When police searched his home, they found mobile phones containing indecent images of children, which had been sent to 30 other people. They also discovered photos of men and women having sex with animals, including dogs and horses.
Girdlestone (20) of Telford Road, Inverness, pleaded guilty to distributing or showing indecent photographs or pseudo-photographs of children between 17th December 2013 and 6th January 2014 and on January 6, 2014 being in possession of pornographic images involving adults and animals
Solicitor Neil Wilson told Sheriff Margaret Neilson there was a clear recommendation in the report that Girdlestone could be helped and wanted help.
He said the offences occurred after the break up of a relationship and he had turned to illicit substances.
But Mr Wilson said Girdlestone was now in a stable relationship and was being honest and open about his behaviour.
Sheriff Neilson ordered Girdlestone to carry out 300 hours of community service and placed him on a supervision order for a period of three years. He will also remain on the Sex Offenders Register for the three year period.
