Couple 'abused foster children'
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A gay couple from Pontefract have been found guilty of abusing vulnerable boys placed in their foster care.
Ian Wathey, 40, was convicted of two charges of sexual activity with a child and one of encouraging a child to watch sexual activity, at Leeds Crown Court.
Craig Faunch, 32, was found guilty of two charges of making indecent photographs and three of engaging in sexual activity with a child.
The jury will continue deliberations into further charges on Monday.
The court heard the men, of Slides Road, were approved as foster carers by Wakefield Council in July 2003.
2006 May 9