Tyler Charter, from Croydon, caught taking child abuse photos

Tyler Charter, 35, of Windsor House, Croydon, was jailed for six and a half years on Thursday (May 23) for organizing or facilitating a sex offense against children and possessing indecent images of children.

National Crime Agency (NCA) intelligence revealed that Charter was suspected of grooming young children.

The Met Police launched an investigation which found 4,233 images and videos of children on Charter’s Telegram account.

Officers also found conversations discussing the abuse of young children, some as young as three years old.

When he was arrested in September 2022, he was seen trying to get rid of evidence on his devices before officers quickly moved in and seized them.

Tyler’s card (Image: Met Police)Detective Constable Nikki Jones, head of the investigation, said: “Our work is vital in preventing dangerous, high-risk predators from attacking, grooming and sexually exploiting vulnerable children in our society.

“This successful operation is testament to Met officers’ commitment to using data and technology to serve and protect our communities.

“Protecting children and preventing these terrible crimes is our top priority, which is why we continue to work with parents and guardians to help children spot the signs of grooming or abuse online.”