A man has avoided immediate jail after admitting to child image offences.
William Keeling, 37, of Gidley Way in Horspath, Oxford, pleaded guilty to three counts of making indecent images of children in Oxford between July 15 and December 24, 2023.
The images included four Category A still and moving images, nine Category B moving images, and 15 Category C moving images.
He also admitted possessing 116 prohibited images of children.
Keeling was sentenced to six months in prison, suspended for 18 months.
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He was also ordered to pay £85 in costs and a £154 victim surcharge.
Alongside the suspended sentence, Keeling must complete six months of mental health rehabilitation and follow instructions from a responsible officer for up to 20 days of appointments.
He must also carry out 150 hours of unpaid work.
A Lenovo tablet and computer tower were ordered to be destroyed.
Keeling will be subject to a sexual harm prevention order until May 27, 2031, and must comply with police notification requirements for five years, starting from May 28, 2026.
Keeling avoided immediate custody due to his early guilty plea, expressions of remorse, and willingness to cooperate with probation services.
High Wycombe Magistrates' Court said the offences were serious enough to warrant a custodial sentence but suspended it in light of the mitigating factors.
He must also attend regular appointments as directed by his supervising officer.
