ANDREW AYLMER FROM GLOUCESTER CAUGHT WITH CHILD PORNOGRAPHY AGAIN DESPITE PRIOR JAIL SENTENCE
In November 2016, a disturbing case emerged involving Andrew Aylmer, a 62-year-old resident of Gloucester, who has once again found himself at the center of serious allegations related to child exploitation.This case is particularly troubling given Aylmer's prior conviction and imprisonment for similar offenses, raising questions about his ongoing involvement in such criminal activities.
Andrew Aylmer, who resides on Pine Way in the Abbeydale area of Gloucester, had previously served a three-year prison sentence for distributing child sexual abuse images.
Despite this, he was found to be involved in a similar offense, which has now brought him back into the criminal justice spotlight.
In July 2014, Aylmer pleaded guilty at Gloucester Crown Court to the possession of nearly 600 indecent images of children, as well as the distribution of these images via Skype during the same period.
The investigation into Aylmer's activities was initiated as part of ongoing monitoring following his initial conviction.
On July 18, 2014, police officers visited his home on Pine Way as part of this surveillance.
During the visit, an officer requested to examine the computer located on the first floor of Aylmer’s residence.
The officer’s examination revealed the presence of disturbing images depicting naked children.
The computer was subsequently seized for further analysis.
Forensic examination of the device uncovered a total of 580 images, categorized into different levels of severity: 100 images classified as Category A, indicating the most severe abuse, 70 images in Category B, and 410 images in Category C, which are considered less severe but still highly inappropriate.
Additionally, investigators discovered Skype conversations between Aylmer and another individual, in which Aylmer shared these illicit images.
The recipient of the images expressed a disturbing remark, stating, “I wish I could see something like that for real,” highlighting the disturbing nature of the exchanges.
Further investigation revealed that Aylmer had deleted his internet browsing history, a clear breach of his Sexual Offences Prevention Order.
This deletion complicated efforts to trace the origin of the images, but it was later determined that the images had been stored on a memory stick connected to the computer.
Unfortunately, the memory stick was never recovered despite a subsequent search of Aylmer’s home.
During police interviews, Aylmer exercised his right to remain silent, refusing to answer questions about the case.
Judge Michael Cullum addressed the court, emphasizing the gravity of Aylmer’s repeated offenses.
He pointed out that Aylmer had a significant prior conviction in 2011 related to the creation and distribution of indecent images of children.
The judge expressed concern that Aylmer was still engaging in such activities shortly after completing his previous sentence and being released on license.
The judge was particularly disturbed by the content of the images and the language used in online conversations, which suggested a desire to physically abuse children.
The judge stated, “I don’t accept it was idle talk or banter with like-minded individuals.
I don’t accept you cannot remember where the memory stick is.
For your own sexual gratification, you have once more watched children be abused and raped.
The children you have watched will never have their life mended.
You have watched it and you have enjoyed it.” In light of these serious findings, Judge Cullum sentenced Aylmer to 15 months in prison, suspended for two years.
The court also mandated that Aylmer participate in a 30-day rehabilitation program and placed him under 24 months of supervision.
The judge warned Aylmer that he would be subject to rigorous monitoring and checks to prevent further offenses, underscoring the ongoing threat posed by his actions and the importance of safeguarding children from such predatory behavior.
