Police welcome guilty plea of Carrickfergus man for possessing indecent images of children
- Jun 9, 2022
- 1 min read
Police have welcomed a plea of guilty by a 34-year-old Carrickfergus man at Laganside Crown Court, on Wednesday 8th June, for possessing indecent images of children.
Michael Arkins will be sentenced in September 2022.
Detective Inspector Vasey from The Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Child Internet Protection Team said:
“Possession of indecent images of this kind is appalling and real children have suffered in the making of them.
"If a person is downloading, viewing or making indecent images of children, you are leaving a digital footprint and we are actively looking for you.
"We have specialist officers within the Child Internet Protection Team who are dedicated to investigating these crimes, bringing those responsible before the courts and ultimately protecting further vulnerable young people from unimaginable suffering.
"The Police Service of Northern Ireland would ask all local communities to report any activity, online or physical towards a child that they find concerning. Similarly if you have concerns or suspicions that an adult you know or live with may be engaging in this type of illegal activity report to Police on 101 or 999 in an emergency."
