Peter Mark Hewson, 67, was also convicted of possessing and distributing indecent images of boys
A highly successful businessman has been jailed today after a court heard he had a deep-rooted sexual interest in young boys.
Peter Mark Hewson, 67, was described at Mold Crown Court as a pillar of society who carried out charity work and had been the owner of Conwy Landrovers for 35 years.
But he admitted trying to get two boys to indulge in sex acts over the internet and possessing and distributing indecent images of boys.
Hewson, of Bryn Hyfryd Park, Conwy, was jailed for 16 months and ordered to register as a sex offender for 10 years.
A 10-year sexual harm prevention order was also made.
Judge Niclas Parry said Hewson posed a high risk of harm of sexual abuse and emotional trauma to boys.
The defendant admitted making 229 category A images – the worst kind – between January 2006 and July of last year, together with 97 category B images and 318 category C images.
The distribution charge involved 54 category C images of boys.
He admitted two charges of attempting to cause a child to engage in sexual touching over the internet, dated back to November 2010 and January 2013.
When police searched his home in September of last year, he denied an interest in children.
But an examination of his computers revealed that he had downloaded images and films, had distributed images, and had engaged in highly sexualised chat logs and live web cam sessions over Skype, some with people who said they were under-aged.
The court heard there were no complainants as such – none of the others had been identified.
Hewson claimed in web chats that he had sex with a boy of 14, encouraged another person to arrange for him to meet up with two boys and, when he received one particular image, reacted by saying: “Wow, hot lad.”
A forensic examination showed more than 300,000 Skype messages in total, but not all of them were sexual.
Simon Mills, prosecuting, said they must have taken place while he was at home with his wife in another room.
He had invited people to meet him for sexual activity in Blackpool where he had an apartment.
Gareth Roberts, defending, said that Hewson, who had no previous convictions, was deeply ashamed for the offences and for bringing shame and embarrassment on his family.
The court heard he was anxious to receive help and counselling, and had not been near a computer since his arrest.
Judge Parry said that, in addition to the images which involved children as young as four, he had downloaded and distributed some images, had engaged in sexual activity during live webcam sessions, and had incited two boys under 16.
The evidence pointed to an entrenched pattern of seeking opportunities to satisfy fantasies about sexual interaction with children, he said.
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