A man has been jailed for sexual offences against children, following an investigation by the Stockport Complex Safeguarding Team at Greater Manchester Police (GMP). 

Mason Maxwell, 34, is originally from Gateshead. He later changed his name to Kane Hutchinson and moved to Greater Manchester. 

Following an 'extensive' investigation by specialist officers in Stockport, Maxwell pleaded guilty to the following: 

• one count of taking an indecent video of a child;
• three counts of taking indecent images of a child;
• two counts of making an indecent image of a child;
• and three counts of distributing an indecent image of a child.

Maxwell was sentenced to three years in jail. He was given the sentence at Minshull Street Crown Court on Monday 24 June.

He will also be on the sex offenders register for life, and is subject to a sexual harm prevention order for 15 years.

A statement from GMP reads: "A full digital examination of [Maxwell's] devices revealed indecent images and video of children. 

"He was then sharing these images and bragging about his deplorable illicit sexual endeavours to whoever would listen."

Detective Constable Ben Swapp from Stockport's Complex Safeguarding Hub said: "Maxwell is a calculated and depraved individual who took extraordinary measures to change his name so that he could continue offending in a new location, preying on vulnerable young people.

"Throughout his interview, Maxwell denied all allegations and had endless excuses for his predatory behaviour. He showed no remorse for his actions, refusing to consider the effect his deplorable behaviour had on the young victims and their families.

"I would encourage anyone who has been affected by this case or believes they have been a victim of sexual abuse, please come forward and report this to us. We have specially trained officers and partners who will support you and ensure you get the help and care you need."

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