Stuart Williams, 57, from Moore Street, Blackpool, has been found guilty of shocking child sex offences. A Lancashire jury convicted him on all 17 counts after a bruising 12-day trial.
Undercover Sting Uncovers His Crimes
Williams believed he was smart enough to fight the charges in court. But during his testimony, he inadvertently admitted to two more counts of creating indecent images of children.
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Police caught Williams messaging people he thought were young girls, but were actually undercover officers posing as children online. He was nabbed on three occasions, including while out on court bail.
Long History of Abuse Revealed
Further investigations exposed three reports of historic sexual offences against children. An adult victim also came forward with a sexual assault claim against Williams.