ANDREW ROGERS FROM BIGGIN HILL AND SEVENOAKS FACES JAIL OVER CHILD PORNOGRAPHY CASE
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Sevenoaks Biggin Hill Child Sexual Abuser
In a disturbing case that has shocked the local communities of Biggin Hill and Sevenoaks, Andrew Rogers, a 34-year-old man, is now facing potential imprisonment after police uncovered evidence of his involvement in the possession and distribution of indecent images of children. The investigation was initiated when authorities traced two email addresses linked to Rogers that were used to communicate and share explicit material involving minors.
Police executed search warrants at two locations connected to Rogers. One was at his workplace, IVC Signs, situated on St Johns Hill in Sevenoaks, where they seized an iMac computer and a storage device. The other search was carried out at a property in Maidstone, where Rogers' former girlfriend resided, and a laptop was confiscated. These actions followed a detailed investigation that uncovered a significant amount of illicit material.
During the police interview, Rogers, who was residing in Biggin Hill at the time of his arrest, admitted to his involvement and expressed that he found images of girls aged between 10 and 14 years old sexually stimulating. His confession was part of the evidence that led to his guilty plea in court.
An analysis of the seized devices revealed a staggering collection of illicit images. The police recovered a total of 3,615 still images and six video clips. Specifically, from the laptop, authorities found 356 live images, of which 46 were classified as category 4, indicating penetrative sexual activity involving children. Additionally, there were 156 deleted images, including 31 at category 4, and three of the six video clips were also classified as category 4. The iMac computer contained an even larger cache of illegal images, totaling 3,103 at level 1 classification, which indicates a lower level of concern but still illegal material.
Legal proceedings included an application for the destruction of the seized computer equipment, which is standard procedure in such cases. Rogers, who now lives in Fareham, Hampshire, chose to plead guilty to all charges. His legal representative revealed that Rogers is seeking help through the Lucy Faithfull Foundation, a UK-wide charity dedicated to child protection. The foundation works to reduce the risk of children being sexually abused and provides counseling and support for offenders and their families to prevent reoffending.
Rogers was released on conditional bail and is scheduled to return to Sevenoaks Magistrates’ Court on June 21 for a pre-sentence report. Given the serious nature of his crimes, there is a possibility that he could face a custodial sentence. However, the final decision will depend on the findings of the probation officer’s report. The magistrate expressed a willingness to consider non-custodial options, especially since Rogers has shown remorse by pleading guilty early and is actively seeking help from the Lucy Faithfull Foundation.
Police executed search warrants at two locations connected to Rogers. One was at his workplace, IVC Signs, situated on St Johns Hill in Sevenoaks, where they seized an iMac computer and a storage device. The other search was carried out at a property in Maidstone, where Rogers' former girlfriend resided, and a laptop was confiscated. These actions followed a detailed investigation that uncovered a significant amount of illicit material.
During the police interview, Rogers, who was residing in Biggin Hill at the time of his arrest, admitted to his involvement and expressed that he found images of girls aged between 10 and 14 years old sexually stimulating. His confession was part of the evidence that led to his guilty plea in court.
An analysis of the seized devices revealed a staggering collection of illicit images. The police recovered a total of 3,615 still images and six video clips. Specifically, from the laptop, authorities found 356 live images, of which 46 were classified as category 4, indicating penetrative sexual activity involving children. Additionally, there were 156 deleted images, including 31 at category 4, and three of the six video clips were also classified as category 4. The iMac computer contained an even larger cache of illegal images, totaling 3,103 at level 1 classification, which indicates a lower level of concern but still illegal material.
Legal proceedings included an application for the destruction of the seized computer equipment, which is standard procedure in such cases. Rogers, who now lives in Fareham, Hampshire, chose to plead guilty to all charges. His legal representative revealed that Rogers is seeking help through the Lucy Faithfull Foundation, a UK-wide charity dedicated to child protection. The foundation works to reduce the risk of children being sexually abused and provides counseling and support for offenders and their families to prevent reoffending.
Rogers was released on conditional bail and is scheduled to return to Sevenoaks Magistrates’ Court on June 21 for a pre-sentence report. Given the serious nature of his crimes, there is a possibility that he could face a custodial sentence. However, the final decision will depend on the findings of the probation officer’s report. The magistrate expressed a willingness to consider non-custodial options, especially since Rogers has shown remorse by pleading guilty early and is actively seeking help from the Lucy Faithfull Foundation.