BENJAMIN BULL FROM CLANFIELD ESCAPES JAIL AFTER MAKING OVER 240 CHILD INDECENT IMAGES IN PORTSMOUTH
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Clanfield Child Sexual Abuser
In a case that has shocked the local community of Clanfield, Benjamin Bull, a 30-year-old man, was found to have created and stored an alarming collection of indecent images depicting children. The investigation revealed that Bull had downloaded more than 240 such images, some of which featured children as young as three years old. These disturbing images were stored on both his home and workplace computers, raising serious concerns about his activities and the safety of vulnerable minors.
Authorities uncovered a significant number of these illicit images during a search of the premises belonging to an air conditioning business owned by Bull’s father, where he was employed. The police seized various electronic devices, including computers and other equipment, which were subsequently analyzed. The forensic examination confirmed the presence of indecent images of children, with 109 classified as level four and three as level five—the most severe categories indicating extreme content.
Further findings included 28 images at level three, 51 at level two, and 52 at level one, along with four images categorized as extreme pornography. The severity of these images underscored the gravity of Bull’s offenses. The case was brought before Portsmouth Crown Court, where it was revealed that the crimes came to light after the police conducted a search and seizure operation.
Benjamin Bull was arrested on December 4 and taken in for questioning. During his interview, he vehemently denied any involvement in the creation or possession of the indecent images. Instead, he attempted to shift blame onto others, claiming he was not responsible for the illicit material found on his devices. Despite his denials, authorities found additional indecent images on a computer and other equipment seized from his residence.
His defense lawyer, Hannah Smith, addressed the court, emphasizing Bull’s struggles with guilt and his ongoing efforts to come to terms with his actions. She stated, “This is a man who has struggled to come to terms with his guilt. He has sought to displace it for a significant amount of time.” Smith further explained that Bull has shown some insight into his behavior, acknowledging that his actions have not only ruined his own life but have also caused pain to those close to him. She described his remorse as an ongoing process, indicating that he is beginning to understand the severity of his crimes.
In court, Bull pleaded guilty to 19 counts of making indecent images of children and four counts of possessing extreme pornographic images. The judge, Roger Hetherington, sentenced him to six months in prison, suspended for two years. The judge remarked on the heinous nature of the offenses, stating, “These offences involve dreadful abuse of children in the photographing and filming of them, albeit that it may be in some other country and something you are not actually aware of. But the fact that people like you are prepared to download this material provides the market for these activities.”
As part of his sentence, Bull was placed under supervision and ordered to complete a program aimed at addressing internet sex offending. Additionally, he was required to pay costs amounting to £2,000 and to sign the Sex Offenders’ Register, ensuring ongoing monitoring of his activities to prevent further harm.
Authorities uncovered a significant number of these illicit images during a search of the premises belonging to an air conditioning business owned by Bull’s father, where he was employed. The police seized various electronic devices, including computers and other equipment, which were subsequently analyzed. The forensic examination confirmed the presence of indecent images of children, with 109 classified as level four and three as level five—the most severe categories indicating extreme content.
Further findings included 28 images at level three, 51 at level two, and 52 at level one, along with four images categorized as extreme pornography. The severity of these images underscored the gravity of Bull’s offenses. The case was brought before Portsmouth Crown Court, where it was revealed that the crimes came to light after the police conducted a search and seizure operation.
Benjamin Bull was arrested on December 4 and taken in for questioning. During his interview, he vehemently denied any involvement in the creation or possession of the indecent images. Instead, he attempted to shift blame onto others, claiming he was not responsible for the illicit material found on his devices. Despite his denials, authorities found additional indecent images on a computer and other equipment seized from his residence.
His defense lawyer, Hannah Smith, addressed the court, emphasizing Bull’s struggles with guilt and his ongoing efforts to come to terms with his actions. She stated, “This is a man who has struggled to come to terms with his guilt. He has sought to displace it for a significant amount of time.” Smith further explained that Bull has shown some insight into his behavior, acknowledging that his actions have not only ruined his own life but have also caused pain to those close to him. She described his remorse as an ongoing process, indicating that he is beginning to understand the severity of his crimes.
In court, Bull pleaded guilty to 19 counts of making indecent images of children and four counts of possessing extreme pornographic images. The judge, Roger Hetherington, sentenced him to six months in prison, suspended for two years. The judge remarked on the heinous nature of the offenses, stating, “These offences involve dreadful abuse of children in the photographing and filming of them, albeit that it may be in some other country and something you are not actually aware of. But the fact that people like you are prepared to download this material provides the market for these activities.”
As part of his sentence, Bull was placed under supervision and ordered to complete a program aimed at addressing internet sex offending. Additionally, he was required to pay costs amounting to £2,000 and to sign the Sex Offenders’ Register, ensuring ongoing monitoring of his activities to prevent further harm.