Jail for man called 'a danger to children'

Image source, West Yorkshire Police

Image caption, Aiden Whittingham was jailed for five years at Bradford Crown Court on Monday

A man described by police as a "danger to children" has been jailed for a series of sexual offences.

Aiden Whittingham, of Whinfield Avenue, Keighley, had been accused of making and possessing indecent images of a child, voyeurism and sexual activity with a child.

The 20-year-old was convicted following a trial at Bradford Crown Court.

Whittingham was jailed for five years and was also made subject of a Sexual Harm Prevention Order.

'Bravery of victims'

Det Con Paul Maxwell said West Yorkshire Police welcomed the sentence given to Whittingham on Monday.

"He is a danger to children. I would like to praise the bravery of the victims in coming forward and reporting these crimes to us.

"Offences of this nature are always taken very seriously, and we have a dedicated specialist safeguarding team who will support victims to get them justice."