David Pugh taught at Llysfaen Primary School
David Pugh, a teacher at Llysfaen Primary School in Lisvane was given a suspended prison sentence
A Cardiff teacher has been caught with indecent images of children.
David Pugh, 54, who taught at Llysfaen Primary School in the Lisvane area of Cardiff, was sentenced at Cardiff Crown Court on Friday.
The offences did not take place at the school and did not involve children from the school.
He received an eight-month jail term, suspended for two years.
Pugh, from Ludlow Street in Caerphilly, admitted charges of making indecent images, during an appearance at Newport Magistrates' Court on November 1.
'Safety is of utmost importance'
Gwent Police led the investigation.
Parents at the school were informed by email on Friday.
A joint statement from the school and Cardiff Council reads: “None of the offences took place in the school, nor did they involve images of children from the school, and as such Llysfaen primary was not part of the Gwent Police investigation.
“The safety and wellbeing of the children are of the utmost importance and the school has strict safeguarding measures in place.
“Now that criminal proceedings have concluded, the matter will be dealt with by the Governing Body in accordance with its employment policies and procedures, with support from the local authority.”
'Deeply worrying'
An NSPCC Cymru/Wales spokesman said: “It is deeply worrying that a primary school teacher has been found with indecent images of children.
“It must not be forgotten that behind every indecent image of a child is a victim who will need to be given help and support to overcome what has happened to them.
“By accessing these images Pugh has only helped fuel this disgusting crime which destroys children's lives.”
http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/local-news/cardiff-teacher-caught-indecent-images-12207317
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