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Bloxwich paedophile described his own search history as 'disgusting' before finally admitted he was the culprit

A Bloxwich paedophile who told police officers he was 'disgusted' by the search history on his own computer before finally admitting he was the culprit.

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Supporting image for story: Bloxwich paedophile described his own search history as 'disgusting' before finally admitted he was the culprit
Supporting image for story: 'We are determined to protect young people' - Wolverhampton trader and shop handed court bill of over £50k for selling illicit goods
'We are determined to protect young people' - Wolverhampton trader and shop handed court bill of over £50k for selling illicit goods
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