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A Wishaw man was caught with child sex abuse images on his phones while being investigated for similar offences. ‌

Robert Paterson also sent explicit photos to other paedophiles during online chats. ‌

Paterson, 39, was jailed for two years at Hamilton Sheriff Court this week. He admitted downloading the disgusting material at his home in Main Street, Wishaw, and elsewhere between June 2023 and February this year. ‌

He also admitted distributing or sharing images.

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