Former Selby teacher jailed after police find 26,000 indecent images hidden on devices
Jamie Alexander Wheeler, from Riccal near Selby, has been jailed
Last updated 16th May 2023
A former teacher who had more than 26,000 indecent images of children hidden on laptops, phones and memory sticks has been jailed.
Jamie Alexander Wheeler, who used to live in Riccal near Selby, admitted 22 child sex offences and has been jail for four years and 10 months.
The 32-year-old pleaded guilty to offences including engaging in sexual activity with children, and has been ordered to sign the Sex Offenders Register.
More than 4,700 images were in Category A, the most serious an depict the worst kind of abuse.
Investigating officer, Detective Constable Claire Hudson of York and Selby CID, said: “The images found on Wheeler’s devices depicted sickening and very distressing images of children being abused.
"By downloading these images he has helped fuel the horrific trade in child sexual abuse images, re-victimising every child in those photos and videos.
“I hope Wheeler uses his time in prison to take make use of the help available to prevent re-offending in the future.”