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These images were distributed online and found by police in New Zealand. Glasgow Sheriff Court heard he thought he was in contact with two year-old girls.

About sharing A year-old man who used a flatmate's Facebook to chat to what he believed were underage girls has been jailed for 16 rehfrewshire. Reid later admitted he acted alone after more than images of children were found on his two laptops. Judge Johanna Johnston told him: "You photographed and filmed abuse which took place many times for your sexual gratification.

Hugh Sim, 30, from Renfrew, was caught after the pictures were spotted in a chat group by police in New Zealand. From other local news sites. Brian Reid was caught by decoys from a "paedophile vigilante" group at his home in Dunbartonshire last January.

Sentencing him at Glasgow High Court, the judge said the damage to his victim was "catastrophic". The flatmate, described in court as vulnerable, moved out after the word "paedo" was written outside his home.

Det Ch Insp Fil Capaldi of Police Scotland said: "Hugh Sim's sentence today reflects the gravity of his actions and demonstrates that there is no hiding place for people who cjat these types of depraved crimes against children, wherever they may be - crimes which would have impacted on this young girl's ability to enjoy a normal, happy childhood. He was convicted of sexually abusing the girl, and making and distributing indecent photos.

His flatmate, who has learning difficulties, was arrested alongside Reid, but was later freed. Defence counsel Susan Duff said: "He accepts that he has been convicted of these offences, but maintains his position of claiming he is not guilty.