A SUFFOLK priest has been jailed for two years at Chelmsford Crown Court today for possessing child pornographyFather John Ashman, of Newmarket Road, Kirtling had previously pleaded guilty to nine charges of making an indecent photograph or pseudophotograph of children and three charges of distributing indecent photographs or pseudo photographs of children.
A SUFFOLK priest has been jailed for two years at Chelmsford Crown Court today for possessing child pornography
Father John Ashman, of Newmarket Road, Kirtling had previously pleaded guilty to nine charges of making an indecent photograph or pseudophotograph of children and three charges of distributing indecent photographs or pseudo photographs of children.
Ashman assistant priest at the Church of Our Lady Exeter Road in Newmarket was said to have committed the offences between January 1 and August 15 last year.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules here