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.