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Coronation Street star Eric Potts admits making indecent images of children

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NEWSDECK ANALYSIS
The production and distribution of indecent images of children is a serious offence in the UK, with perpetrators facing significant prison sentences and being required to register as sex offenders. As a headteacher, Hargreaves would have been in a position of trust and authority, making his actions a breach of that trust and potentially causing harm to the school community. The case may raise concerns about safeguarding and vetting procedures in schools.
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Sick primary school headteacher admits making indecent images of children
Matthew Hargreaves, 47, was the principal at King's Northway Primary Academy in Wavertree, Liverpool, at the time of the offences
2 Jul, 10:41
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Coronation Street star Eric Potts admits making indecent images of children
7 Oct, 19:48
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Daily Mail
Coronation Street and Brookside actor Eric Potts faces prison after being found with indecent images of children
Coronation Street actor Eric Potts, 61, best known for his role as Diggory Compton, pleaded guilty to three counts of making indecent photographs of a child and three counts of distributing the images.
8 Oct, 11:12