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A 33-year-old man from Falkirk has been sentenced to three years in prison after being found guilty of possessing, taking, and distributing child abuse images. The conviction of Luke Whittaker at Falkirk Sheriff Court on 20 May 2025 follows a Police Scotland investigation that began in mid-2024.
The Investigation
In July 2024, officers from Police Scotland’s National Child Abuse Investigation Unit raided a property in Falkirk, recovering multiple digital devices containing illegal content. Whittaker was arrested at the scene and later convicted on 22 April 2025.