Paedo photographer took sick pictures of children | UK | News
A pedophile photographer took sick photos of a woman and children with a hidden camera while they were changing for a photo shoot. Steven Liles, 60, of Weatheroak Close, RedditchHe turned his garage into a studio and set up a secret kit in his office, asking people to change before taking their photos.
Liles worked private events and photographed for dance schools in the Midlands. West Mercia Police He said that the secretly shot images were discovered by the police after their devices were seized.
Pervert Liles was convicted of a series of crimes committed between 2009 and 2019. He was sentenced to eight-and-a-half years in prison at Worcester Crown Court on Friday, June 26.
The sexual harasser was found guilty of three counts of voyeurism at the end of his trial in April. Two allegations regarding the video of children and a woman.
He was also found guilty of one count of sexual assault on a child under 13 and three counts of engaging in sexual activity with a child.
In sentencing Liles, Judge Jackson described the sex offender as “the deviant behind the mask.”
During his trial, the court heard how “fake friend” Liles befriended mothers and used his relationship with them to groom and sexually assault their children.
Det. of West Mercia Police. Sergeant Shelley Aplin praised the survivors for their “unwavering courage and patience” throughout the entire investigation, saying it had undoubtedly been “extremely difficult” for them.
He added: “They have told their story and they should hold their heads high. “Everyone who has come forward and supported this investigation has helped bring this criminal to justice.
“Liles is a predator whose behavior affected the lives of many and caused great emotional turmoil. It was right that he be given a long prison sentence.”
He was also given a Sexual Harm Prevention Order banning him from contacting children or having unsupervised contact after he leaves prison. Liles was also ordered to pay £4,360 in court costs.
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