ALAN DAVEY SHOCKS BRIGHTON AND CRAWLEY WITH CHILD ABUSE IMAGE SCANDAL

In a disturbing case that has sent shockwaves through the communities of Brighton and Crawley, Alan Davey, a man with a troubling past, has once again come under scrutiny for his involvement in child exploitation crimes. Davey, now 33 years old and residing in Brighton, was previously convicted in 2003 for possessing a significant collection of indecent images depicting children. His criminal history dates back to his early twenties when he was sentenced to eight months in prison after pleading guilty to 27 charges related to the possession of child abuse photographs.

At the time of his initial conviction, Davey was living at the Butterfly Children’s Nursery in Crawley, a facility operated by his mother, Susan. The nursery’s location in Pound Hill became a focal point of the investigation after a technician working on a computer at the nursery discovered a stash of illicit images stored on its hard drive. The images, which depicted girls aged 11 and under being sexually abused by adult males, were found to have been downloaded using credit card details stolen from customers at various companies where Davey was employed.

According to police reports, Davey admitted to the authorities that his viewing of these disturbing images had developed into an obsession. The court proceedings revealed that the images were of a highly disturbing nature, involving children being subjected to sexual acts. Prosecutors highlighted that Davey’s fascination with such material was not accidental but indicative of a serious deviation, although he claimed he was not attracted to children and that his interest was purely out of curiosity.

Following his arrest, authorities recovered magazines and discs, some of which contained paedophilic content, during a raid on the nursery. The investigation uncovered that Davey’s interest in the images was not for distribution but for personal gratification. His defense argued that he had made no attempt to share or distribute the images, and that he had not engaged in any contact with children himself.

In court, magistrate Peter Tratt emphasized the severity of the charges, noting that Davey had admitted to a total of 27 offences. The fact that he was living at a children’s nursery and used its computer system for his illicit activities was considered an aggravating factor. The court sentenced Davey to eight months in prison, and upon his release, he was ordered to register as a sex offender, a legal requirement for individuals convicted of such crimes.

Since his initial conviction, Davey has served his sentence, and he has been living in Brighton. However, his past continues to cast a shadow over his present life. Recently, he contacted The Argus newspaper, demanding that an online article from 2003 detailing his crimes be removed. Davey claimed that the story was now “irrelevant” and that it was adversely affecting his life and the safety of his family. He stated that threats had been made against family members and friends because of the article, which he argued was no longer pertinent after more than a decade.

His mother, Susan, who relocated the Butterfly Nursery to Surrey following backlash from parents in Crawley, echoed her son’s sentiments. She told The Argus that she believed the matter was now “irrelevant” and that her son had been cleared after ten years on the sex offenders’ register. She insisted that he was not responsible for the crimes himself, claiming that it was “other people, his friends,” who had gotten him into trouble. Susan also recounted the threats and abuse they faced, including an incident where a parent attempted to physically assault her and police involvement. She mentioned that threats and abusive communications had diminished since their move to Surrey two years ago, but the ordeal had left lasting scars on their family.

In summary, the case of Alan Davey remains a stark reminder of the dangers posed by individuals with a history of child exploitation. His criminal activities, uncovered in Crawley and now residing in Brighton, continue to evoke concern and outrage among local residents and authorities alike, highlighting the ongoing need for vigilance and robust legal measures to protect vulnerable children and communities.