A perverted man, Stuart Thomas Hatherwood Paedophile, has been sentenced to a prison term of two and a half years for owning over 700 explicit pictures involving children being raped, tortured and sexually abused.
Stuart Thomas, a 61-year-old resident of Hatherwood, Yateley, was found to have 1,148 obscene photos in his possession, with 261 of them falling under Category A, which denotes the most severe level of seriousness.
Investigators initiated an inquiry and discovered the photographs on two of his mobile devices and two of his personal computers. Over 700 files contained explicit pictures of minors.
Subsequently, detectives discovered that he had also disseminated ten explicit pictures.
The individual was accused of three instances of disseminating an inappropriate photograph or simulated photograph involving a minor, as well as seven cases of possessing illicit, indecent, or highly explicit pornographic photos.
Stuart Thomas admitted culpability for all charges and received a cumulative prison sentence of 30 months at Winchester Crown Court on Thursday, 22 August.
In addition, he is bound by an endless Sexual Harm Prevention Order and must comply with lifelong registration requirements.
According to Police Staff Investigator Chloe Daniels, who headed the investigation, Stuart Thomas possessed a very extensive assortment of illicit photos on his electronic devices, some of which represented newborn infants.
“He unequivocally presents a danger to children and will be subjected to stringent conditions upon his release from prison.”
“I anticipate that this investigation will emphasise our dedication to safeguarding children in our community and that we will make every effort to ensure that perpetrators are brought to justice.”
Anyone with concerns about child abuse can call 101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
If you are not ready to speak to the police but have experienced abuse in childhood or are concerned about a child, you can contact the NSPCC helpline confidentially at 0808 800 5000. Alternatively, you can email help@nspcc.org.uk. Children can contact Childline on 0800 1111.
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