Northumberland man jailed after court heard he discussed abusing a baby

Court reports say Ryan Michelini exchanged indecent images and discussed the sexual abuse of a baby; an undercover police engagement on Telegram led to his arrest and he has been jailed after pleading guilty.

Ryan Michelini, 38, of Blyth has been jailed after admitting offences involving indecent images and sexual activity in the presence of a child, court reports say. The offending came to light after an undercover police officer engaged with him on the Telegram messaging platform. Prosecutors told Newcastle Crown Court that Michelini administered and shared material in group chats and communicated with other individuals involved in such activity. Key facts: - An undercover officer on Telegram engaged with Michelini, which led to his arrest. - Michelini pleaded guilty to charges including making and distributing indecent images and engaging in sexual activity in the presence of a child. - Police reported finding thousands of indecent images and videos on his devices, including items in the most serious categories. - Victim impact statements read in court described ongoing distress and trauma to family members. Summary: Family impact statements described continuing distress to victims and their relatives following the offending. Undetermined at this time.