A MAN found guilty of making and distributing indecent images of children has been jailed.

Thomas McKenzie Bassett, 57, of Devizes, was jailed for 12 months after being found guilty of a total of 12 offences at Salisbury Crown Court last week.

Bassett was found guilty of nine counts of making indecent photographs of children, two counts of possession of extreme pornographic images and one count of possession of an indecent photograph of a child.

This case relates to offences that took place between November 2011 and November 2012.

Detective Constable Keith Harford, Melksham CID, said: "Wiltshire Police treat every case involving the sexual exploitation of children extremely seriously.

"Bassett was convicted of making and distributing indecent images of children and we always felt that a jail sentence was the only option given the serious nature of the crime.

“Anyone wishing to report a crime should contact Wiltshire Police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where information can be left anonymously.”