A Carlisle sex offender has been jailed for accessing child pornography on the dark web.
David Wilson, 52, of Admiral Way, was visited by his offender manager in July this year.
He was arrested after a search of his devices found over 60 indecent images.
Police said it was determined the Wilson had been accessing the dark web using virtual private networks to disguise his identity.
He was sentenced yesterday at Carlisle Crown Court to 20 months in prison for multiple counts of making indecent images of children between August 2024 and July this year.
He was also made subject to a 10-year sexual harm prevention order.
Detective Constable Anna Ritson, of Cumbria’s Management of Sexual or Violent Offenders department, said: “Wilson is a dangerous offender, and it is evident that he went to significant efforts to hide his offending.
“MOSOVO officers play a vital role in safeguarding communities by rigorously managing registered sex offenders, ensuring compliance with legal requirements, and holding individuals accountable for their actions.
“We take a zero-tolerance approach against anyone found to breaching the terms of their requirements or committing any further offences.”
