NONE of the indecent images offences a teacher was convicted of involved children at the Weymouth school where he was teaching at the time of his arrest, police said.

It comes after former teacher Kieran Taylor, aged 45, of Coedpoeth, Wrexham, was investigated by the National Crime Agency (NCA) as part of a probe into child exploitation and sex offenders.

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On Friday, November 19, Taylor appeared at Bournemouth Crown Court and was sentenced to a three-year community order after he admitted making indecent images and videos of children, whilst he was living in Bridport between February 24, 2016 and March 16, 2021.

He was working as a temporary supply teacher at a Weymouth school at the time of his arrest.

Parents with children at the school have been informed and have been assured none of the offences involved any of the pupils.

Detective Constable Steve Cartwright, of Dorset Police’s Paedophile Online Investigation Team (POLIT), said: "Our investigation indicated that none of the offences Kieran Taylor was convicted of involved children at the school where he was teaching at the time of his arrest, or were in any way linked to his employment.

"Nevertheless, the nature of the images involved are clearly disturbing and we worked with education partners to ensure appropriate safeguarding measures were put in place when the offences came to light."

He added: "This kind of offending can have a devastating and lifelong impact on the children involved and the POLIT team is committed to working with partners such as the National Crime Agency (NCA) to identify those involved in the sharing and downloading of indecent images and bring them before the courts.

"After receiving information from the NCA, our proactive response ensured the defendant’s devices could be seized and a detailed examination of these revealed the extent of his offending behaviour.

"We would urge anyone to contact Dorset Police or Crimestoppers if they suspect someone is using the internet to obtain indecent images of children.

"We would also urge those who have a sexual interest in children to seek help by visiting a number of sites including the Stop it Now Lucy Faithful Foundation, the Samaritans or their GP."

A Dorset Council spokeswoman said: "Safeguarding children and young people in Dorset is our highest priority.

"We continue to work with Dorset Police, education and other partners to ensure safeguarding measures are in place to protect children and young people across Dorset’s schools, colleges and other education and childcare provision settings."