Former Leeds teacher jailed over indecent images of children
He'll serve two years - and will be on the sex offenders' register for 10 years
A former Leeds teacher will serve a two year prison term and be on the sex offenders' register for 10 years, after admitting to having indecent images of children.
54 year old Richard Whitaker admitted to taking 40 Category C images and to downloading 19 Category A, 12 Category B, and 74 Category C images.
The former teacher, of no fixed address, was sentenced at Leeds Crown Court on Wednesday.
Detective Constable Andrew Williamson of West Yorkshire Police said:
“We understand that this sentencing may cause some concern, particularly for parents of pupils at schools where Whitaker taught."
“The majority of Whitaker's offending relates to him downloading images made by others. He did admit taking a number of Category C images of a child and that child’s family are already fully aware of this investigation."
“Should anyone have any information about any other potential offences then I would urge them to come forward to report it.”