A postman from Cornwall who used social-networking websites to abuse hundreds of children has been jailed for eight-and-a-half years.
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| Michael Williams admitted 27 charges at Truro Crown Court in May |
Michael Williams admitted 27 charges at Truro Crown Court in May. They included inciting sexual activity, grooming and distributing indecent images.
The jury heard Williams, 29, of Tresooth Lane, Penryn, had approached children on Facebook and Bebo.
After grooming them he asked some to perform sexual acts over the internet.
The court heard he abused children between 2004 and 2009.
Devon and Cornwall Police have identified about 500 victims he groomed or abused, but believe there could be up to 1,000 youngsters in total because hundreds were too scared to come forward.
After creating at least eight fake online profiles, Williams targeted youngsters he met on his post round, on school runs as a taxi driver, and in his role as secretary of a football club.
He also pleaded guilty to voyeurism and possessing indecent images.
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