THE “Svengali-like” leader of an online paedophile ring who drew in four female accomplices was jailed yesterday for a minimum of nine years and might never be released.

The leader of a UK-based online paedophile ring which drew in four female accomplices was branded “warped, wicked, dangerous, devious and manipulative” by a judge today and warned he may never be released from prison.

The leader of a UK-based online paedophile ring which drew in four female accomplices was today given an indeterminate sentence with a minimum term of nine years.

The final members of a British paedophile gang who sexually assaulted young children and shared the images will be jailed today.

A woman has been charged following an investigation that saw three other people including nursery worker Vanessa George admit child sex offences, police in the UK said tonight.