Actor 'delighted' by jury's verdict

Angus McBride, reading a statement on behalf of his client said: "I'm absolutely delighted my name has been cleared of all the charges I have consistently denied.

"I have been found guilty of charges I made admissions to from the moment of my first arrest. I'm grateful to the jury for their careful deliberation."

Langham thanked the press for the "restraint" they had shown his family and added: "I implore them to continue to grant my family the privacy they need."

Mr McBride, asked how his client was after visiting him in the cells, said: "He's okay, he's surviving."

In a statement outside court, Detective Inspector Derek Cuff, of Kent Police, said: "Kent Police will always deal vigorously with any offences involving the sexual abuse or exploitation of children.

"Let's not forget that child abuse images circulating on the internet are real situations involving real children who are sexually abused for others' gain and self gratification. Viewing such images simply perpetuates child abuse.

"Our thoughts are with all victims of child abuse, which has such a devastating effect on young people's lives.

"During the course of the trial, the jury had to view some images - that had to be selected carefully - but what they saw and heard in evidence is harrowing and disturbing enough for anyone. I think this itself puts some measure of perspective on the level of child abuse we were dealing with here.

"Kent Police has worked closely with the Crown Prosecution Service and other law enforcement agencies throughout this case to secure a conviction. We will continue our work together with partner agencies to bring other sex offenders to justice."