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A man has been sentenced to 22 years in prison after pleading guilty to 25 child sexual abuse offences. The offences included the rape of a girl in the United Kingdom and arranging the livestreaming of abuse involving a girl in the Philippines.
The investigation involved officers working across national and international boundaries to identify the victims and secure evidence. The court also imposed an extended licence period of eight years, meaning the offender will remain subject to supervision after his release from custody.
Police said the sentence reflected the scale and seriousness of the offending. Officers also acknowledged the victims and the agencies involved in tracing the online activity and bringing the prosecution.