Former Birmingham police officer Raymond Ketland, 66, of Nant y Coed, Glan Conwy, became involved with the girl after noticing sexual activity on Llanddulas beach. He admitted two charges of sexual activity with a minor, taking indecent photographs of a child and facilitating a child sex offence, and was jailed for two and a half years. Ketland had become involved partly through a fellow Mason. Andrew Thomas, prosecuting, said: "He recognised one of them as a fellow member of his Masonic Lodge, who walked up to him and asked 'Do you want to have a bit of fun?' He pointed out a girl who was with them." Mr Thomas later confirmed Ket-land had refused to divulge the identity of his fellow Mason to investigating officers. Catholic Bishop Gerard Crane, called as a character witness by Ketland's defence, said his friend was "totally distraught" at what had happened. He said: "He is distraught about the shame and suffering he has brought upon his wife and daughter. "He is utterly concerned about the welfare of the young lady and we have prayed together for her future well-being and for forgiveness." Gary McIlroy, 50, of Weatherby Way, Little Sutton, Ellesmere Port, became involved with the group while travelling North Wales as a pub and club entertainer. He was jailed for 21 months after admitting sexual activity with the girl when she was 14. m.hookham@central-press.co.uk | 
