A registered sex offender, Ian Crockford Worthing Paedophile, who had hundreds of illegal images of children has been sentenced. Following his 2019 imprisonment for child sex offences, Ian Crockford was the subject of an indefinite sexual harm prevention order (SHPO).
The injunction greatly limited his access to digital tools and sensitive people.
On March 7 last year, however, investigators learnt fresh evidence regarding Ian Crockford’s possession of more offensive kid photos.
After his arrest, an examination of his computers and mobile phone revealed hundreds of obscene pictures of youngsters.
Along with teaching another individual how to mistreat a child, the 52-year-old had also sent unlawful pictures of youngsters.
Later charges included six counts of producing or distributing obscene photos of a minor, one count of publishing an indecent article, and breach of his SHPO.
At Worthing Magistrates’ Court on December 12, 2023, Ian Crockford, of Stone Lane in Salvington, Worthing, admitted guilt to all charges and was freed on court bail awaiting punishment.
Officers discovered Ian Crockford had broken his bail terms and engaged in additional criminal activity by acquiring a new mobile phone and trying to contact children while on judicial bail sexually.
His device also included more graphic pictures of youngsters.
Once more arrested, Ian Crockford was charged with four further charges of publishing an obscene article and another breach of his SHPO—making or distributing indecent photos of children.
Once more, he entered a guilty plea to all charges; at Lewes Crown Court on February 29, he received a three-year prison sentence on all counts.
“Sexual Harm Prevention Orders are so important to protect our victims and the community, and our officers have shown hard work and dedication to catch Ian Crockford,” said Detective Sergeant Paul Hitchcock of West Sussex’s paedophile online investigation squad.
“This should be a warning; offenders who are looking at violating their orders will be punished.
“Ian Crockford is a dangerous person now incarcerated.”
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