Matthew Matthiason, 39, the Blackpool Paedophile is a registered sex offender, having been convicted many times of producing indecent images or pseudo-photographs of children.
Investigations revealed that Matthew Matthiason had been utilising several aliases that he had not registered with law enforcement, so violating his sex offender notification obligations.
Upon his arrest, a search of his residence revealed a paedophile guidebook authored by Matthew Matthiason, detailing methods for the sexual exploitation of youngsters.
Matthew Matthiason, previously of Waterloo Road, Blackpool, appeared at Preston Crown Court on Monday, May 12th, after admitting to noncompliance with notification duties and possession of a paedophile manual.
Matthew Matthiason was incarcerated for a duration of 10 months.
Lancashire Police monitor sex offenders in the community and won’t hesitate to take action against them if they breach the restrictions placed upon them by the courts.
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