Ex-special constable sentenced over indecent images

A former special constable with Leicestershire Police has been handed a two-year community order after admitting making indecent images of children.

Jamie Wallace, who had pleaded guilty to three counts, was sentenced at Leicester Crown Court on Wednesday.

The 22-year-old must sign the sex offenders register for five years, and will be subject to a sexual harm prevention order for the same period.

He must also complete 70 hours of unpaid work, undergo a probation programme, pay costs of £150 and a £114 victim surcharge.

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