A registered sex offender is back behind bars for at least six years after West Midlands Police discovered indecent images and fresh evidence of child abuse.
Arthur Murray, aged 63, from Lozells, was caught after the force’s online child sexual exploitation team acted on new intelligence which was received earlier this year.
Murray had previously been sentenced to prison terms of more than 20 years for child sexual offences − some dating back as far as 1970s.
Recent investigations showed he was sharing indecent images of boys via his mobile phone and film of him sexually abusing a teenager.
Murray admitted four counts of sexual activity with a child between May and November 2016; and 13 charges relating to the taking, making and distributing indecent images in connection with more than 500 images.
He was sentenced to life imprisonment to serve a minimum of six-and-a-half years before being considered for parole at Birmingham Crown Court last Friday (12/10).
Detective Sergeant Rob Grace, from the force’s public protection unit, said: ” Murray is a prolific sex offender and by acting upon intelligence we have been able to put him back behind bars.
“Despite being on the sexual offender’s register and serving time in prison previously he went on to commit further offences.
“We follow up all allegations linked to sexual abuse and work with victims to bring perpetrators to justice, while looking after the needs of those they abuse.”
For more information on how to report sexual abuse and what help is available please visit: https://west-midlands.police.uk/your-options/child-sexual-abuse
