HUNTINGDON MAN ANDREW NOYCE SENTENCED FOR INDECENT IMAGES AND EXTREME PORNOGRAPHY

In a case that has sent shockwaves through the Huntingdon community, Andrew Noyce, a 53-year-old resident of Huntingdon, was found guilty of possessing and creating indecent images of children, as well as possessing extreme pornographic material. The incident came to light after authorities acted on intelligence that led to a detailed investigation into Noyce's activities.

In April of the previous year, law enforcement officers executed a warrant at Noyce’s residence in Huntingdon. During the search, they seized various electronic devices, including his laptop, which was later examined for illicit content. Noyce himself admitted to officers that they would likely find inappropriate images during their search, a confession that added weight to the case against him.

The investigation uncovered a disturbing collection of digital material. A total of 119 images and videos were recovered from Noyce’s devices, with a disturbing distribution across different categories of severity. Among these, 31 images and videos were classified as Category C, indicating a lower level of severity, while 28 fell into Category B, and a significant 43 were categorized as Category A, representing the most severe form of indecency. Additionally, authorities discovered 17 images classified as extreme pornographic content, further highlighting the gravity of the offense.

Following his guilty plea, Noyce was sentenced at Peterborough Crown Court. He received a six-month prison sentence, which was suspended for two years, meaning he will not serve time unless he commits another offense within that period. As part of his sentence, he is required to complete 200 hours of unpaid community service. Furthermore, he was issued a Sexual Harm Prevention Order that will remain in effect for five years, explicitly prohibiting him from having any contact with children under the age of 18. Noyce will also be registered as a sex offender for a period of seven years, ensuring ongoing monitoring of his activities.

This case underscores the ongoing efforts of law enforcement agencies to combat the distribution and possession of illegal and harmful digital content, especially involving minors. The community of Huntingdon is urged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity related to such offenses to the authorities.