Wrexham Man Who ‘Created False Facebook Profiles’ & Posed as ‘Abused 13 Year Old’ Jailed

A Wrexham man who ‘created false Facebook profiles, purporting to be an abused thirteen year old child’ has been jailed for 12 months. 

Colin Yates, 31 from Wrexham appeared before Mold Crown Court on 26th August 2016 and was imprisoned for 12 months for causing a public nuisance, making and possessing indecent images of children and possession of extreme pornography.

Investigating Officer DC Chelsea Symonds-Roberts at North Wales Police said “We welcome the sentence and hope it will reinforce our commitment to eradicate all forms of child abuse. Colin Yates had taken considerable time to create false Facebook profiles, purporting to be an abused thirteen year old child.

“People who use social media should be mindful of communicating with others whom they do not know and very careful of the personal data, information and images they share.

“North Wales Police work closely with partner agencies and are proactive in the apprehension and prosecution of those who are involved in all forms of child abuse. Those who trade in indecent images should be aware their online activities will be ‘picked up’ by the authorities and they will be brought to justice.

“Each and every time an image is taken, uploaded or viewed a child is abused and those who commit such vile acts must learn there are victims behind each and every image.”

If you have concerns about anyone who may be in possession of indecent images of children contact North Wales Police on 101 or alternatively via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.