CHRISTOPHER WARNER CAUGHT WITH CHILD-LIKE DOLL AND ILLEGAL IMAGES IN SMEETON WESTERBY NEAR KIBWORTH
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Smeeton Westerby Sexual Abuser
In a case that has shocked the community of Smeeton Westerby near Kibworth, Christopher Warner, a resident of Debdale Wharf Marina, found himself at the center of a serious criminal investigation involving the possession of illegal images and the importation of a prohibited item.
It all began in September of 2018 when Warner attempted to import a package from China. The package was inspected by staff working for the Border Force at Stansted Airport, who then forwarded it to Leicestershire Police for further investigation. The authorities quickly identified the contents as suspicious, leading to Warner's arrest at his workplace. Warner, aged 54, explained to detectives that he had purchased a small, child-like sex doll, claiming that its diminutive size made it easier to conceal on his narrowboat, which he shared with his wife. He insisted that he was not a paedophile and that his reasons for buying the doll were purely practical and financial, citing the lower cost and ease of hiding it from his wife.
However, the investigation deepened when police obtained a warrant to search Warner’s canal boat. During the search, officers discovered a laptop and a USB drive containing a disturbing collection of illegal images. Among the illicit material were 32 photographs depicting young girls as young as eight years old, along with 925 cartoon images of children engaged in sexual acts. Additionally, authorities found 249 illegal photographs involving sexual activities with animals, further highlighting the severity of the case.
Warner was subsequently charged and pleaded guilty to five counts of possessing illegal images and one count of importing a prohibited item. His court appearance took place at Leicester Crown Court, where he was handed a sentence that, while serious, was suspended. The judge, Nicholas Dean, acknowledged the complexity of the case and the fact that Warner’s wife, who was present in court, supported him. The judge also noted the emotional toll the revelations had taken on her, emphasizing that Warner’s behavior was a significant departure from her knowledge of him.
During the proceedings, prosecutor Abigail Joyce described the doll as “child-like,” and explained Warner’s justification for importing it. Warner claimed that he bought the doll because his sex life with his wife had diminished, and he believed that a smaller doll would be easier to hide on their narrowboat. His legal representative, Helen Johnson, argued that Warner was not seeking a child doll but had pleaded guilty because of legal precedents deeming such products illegal. Johnson also pointed out that Warner’s arrest had led to him losing his job, but emphasized that his wife remained supportive.
Judge Nicholas Dean expressed understanding of the emotional impact on Warner’s wife, stating, “I’ve read a really rather moving reference from your wife. It’s clear this side of your personality was not known to her. It’s clear it’s been very difficult for her. You’re immensely fortunate in having someone prepared to stand by you.”
In light of the circumstances, the judge decided against imprisonment, opting instead for a six-month jail sentence suspended for two years. Warner was also ordered to participate in 20 days of rehabilitation activities, complete 100 hours of unpaid work, and was placed under a seven-year sexual harm prevention order. Furthermore, the court ruled that the child-like sex doll should be destroyed, emphasizing the seriousness of the offenses committed by Warner in Smeeton Westerby near Kibworth.
It all began in September of 2018 when Warner attempted to import a package from China. The package was inspected by staff working for the Border Force at Stansted Airport, who then forwarded it to Leicestershire Police for further investigation. The authorities quickly identified the contents as suspicious, leading to Warner's arrest at his workplace. Warner, aged 54, explained to detectives that he had purchased a small, child-like sex doll, claiming that its diminutive size made it easier to conceal on his narrowboat, which he shared with his wife. He insisted that he was not a paedophile and that his reasons for buying the doll were purely practical and financial, citing the lower cost and ease of hiding it from his wife.
However, the investigation deepened when police obtained a warrant to search Warner’s canal boat. During the search, officers discovered a laptop and a USB drive containing a disturbing collection of illegal images. Among the illicit material were 32 photographs depicting young girls as young as eight years old, along with 925 cartoon images of children engaged in sexual acts. Additionally, authorities found 249 illegal photographs involving sexual activities with animals, further highlighting the severity of the case.
Warner was subsequently charged and pleaded guilty to five counts of possessing illegal images and one count of importing a prohibited item. His court appearance took place at Leicester Crown Court, where he was handed a sentence that, while serious, was suspended. The judge, Nicholas Dean, acknowledged the complexity of the case and the fact that Warner’s wife, who was present in court, supported him. The judge also noted the emotional toll the revelations had taken on her, emphasizing that Warner’s behavior was a significant departure from her knowledge of him.
During the proceedings, prosecutor Abigail Joyce described the doll as “child-like,” and explained Warner’s justification for importing it. Warner claimed that he bought the doll because his sex life with his wife had diminished, and he believed that a smaller doll would be easier to hide on their narrowboat. His legal representative, Helen Johnson, argued that Warner was not seeking a child doll but had pleaded guilty because of legal precedents deeming such products illegal. Johnson also pointed out that Warner’s arrest had led to him losing his job, but emphasized that his wife remained supportive.
Judge Nicholas Dean expressed understanding of the emotional impact on Warner’s wife, stating, “I’ve read a really rather moving reference from your wife. It’s clear this side of your personality was not known to her. It’s clear it’s been very difficult for her. You’re immensely fortunate in having someone prepared to stand by you.”
In light of the circumstances, the judge decided against imprisonment, opting instead for a six-month jail sentence suspended for two years. Warner was also ordered to participate in 20 days of rehabilitation activities, complete 100 hours of unpaid work, and was placed under a seven-year sexual harm prevention order. Furthermore, the court ruled that the child-like sex doll should be destroyed, emphasizing the seriousness of the offenses committed by Warner in Smeeton Westerby near Kibworth.