BARRY HAMMOND FROM BRIGG CAUGHT WITH VILE CHILD INDECENT IMAGES IN GRIMSBY
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Brigg Child Sexual Abuser
In December 2018, Barry Hammond, a 66-year-old man originally from Chapel Road, Brigg, found himself at the center of a serious criminal case after authorities uncovered disturbing evidence on his computer equipment. The police investigation was initiated following information received about Hammond's activities, leading to a search of his residence in Grimsby in June of the same year.
During the search, law enforcement officials discovered a shocking collection of over 100 indecent images depicting children. The images were described in court as being of the 'worst kind,' highlighting their particularly vile and disturbing nature. Among the images found were those involving the sexual abuse of a baby, as well as photographs of young girls aged between seven and eight engaged in sexual acts. Additionally, there was an image involving a five-year-old boy alongside a teenage girl, illustrating the disturbing extent of the material stored on Hammond's devices.
Further evidence revealed that Hammond had engaged in the distribution of an indecent image of a child. Court records also indicated that he possessed three other images of a similar nature, along with a prohibited image, all between May 2015 and February 2016. Prosecutor Jeremy Evans told Grimsby Crown Court that Hammond had sent messages containing links to some of these images, suggesting an active involvement in sharing such material.
Throughout the proceedings, Hammond admitted to five offences: distributing an indecent image of a child, three counts of possessing indecent images, and one count of possessing a prohibited image. His defense lawyer, Ian Haywood, emphasized that Hammond had no prior criminal record and had made efforts to seek help for his issues, including alcohol misuse. Haywood also noted Hammond's honesty and remorse following his arrest, stating, 'He was extremely upfront from the moment he was arrested,' and that there was no evidence to suggest he had continued or repeated these behaviors.
Hammond's wife expressed her disappointment regarding his actions but maintained her support for him. The couple had recently relocated to a new area, attempting to move past the incident. The court, presided over by Recorder Bernard Gateshill, delivered a stern judgment. He condemned Hammond's actions, stating, 'You indulged in the vile practice of viewing and storing images of children being sexually abused and did so for your own sexual satisfaction.' The judge reiterated the severity of the images, describing them as 'of the worst kind.'
As part of his sentence, Hammond was given an eight-month prison term, suspended for 12 months, along with a requirement to complete 35 days of rehabilitation. Additionally, he was subjected to a 10-year sexual harm prevention order and mandated to register as a sex offender for the same period. Hammond is now residing on Church Laneham, near Retford, and will be under supervision to prevent any future offending.
During the search, law enforcement officials discovered a shocking collection of over 100 indecent images depicting children. The images were described in court as being of the 'worst kind,' highlighting their particularly vile and disturbing nature. Among the images found were those involving the sexual abuse of a baby, as well as photographs of young girls aged between seven and eight engaged in sexual acts. Additionally, there was an image involving a five-year-old boy alongside a teenage girl, illustrating the disturbing extent of the material stored on Hammond's devices.
Further evidence revealed that Hammond had engaged in the distribution of an indecent image of a child. Court records also indicated that he possessed three other images of a similar nature, along with a prohibited image, all between May 2015 and February 2016. Prosecutor Jeremy Evans told Grimsby Crown Court that Hammond had sent messages containing links to some of these images, suggesting an active involvement in sharing such material.
Throughout the proceedings, Hammond admitted to five offences: distributing an indecent image of a child, three counts of possessing indecent images, and one count of possessing a prohibited image. His defense lawyer, Ian Haywood, emphasized that Hammond had no prior criminal record and had made efforts to seek help for his issues, including alcohol misuse. Haywood also noted Hammond's honesty and remorse following his arrest, stating, 'He was extremely upfront from the moment he was arrested,' and that there was no evidence to suggest he had continued or repeated these behaviors.
Hammond's wife expressed her disappointment regarding his actions but maintained her support for him. The couple had recently relocated to a new area, attempting to move past the incident. The court, presided over by Recorder Bernard Gateshill, delivered a stern judgment. He condemned Hammond's actions, stating, 'You indulged in the vile practice of viewing and storing images of children being sexually abused and did so for your own sexual satisfaction.' The judge reiterated the severity of the images, describing them as 'of the worst kind.'
As part of his sentence, Hammond was given an eight-month prison term, suspended for 12 months, along with a requirement to complete 35 days of rehabilitation. Additionally, he was subjected to a 10-year sexual harm prevention order and mandated to register as a sex offender for the same period. Hammond is now residing on Church Laneham, near Retford, and will be under supervision to prevent any future offending.