DANIEL WADDINGTON FROM BUCKTON CAUGHT WITH CHILD SEX ABUSE IMAGES IN EAST RIDING VILLAGE

In May 2021, the quiet and seemingly peaceful village of Buckton, located in the East Riding, was unexpectedly thrust into the spotlight due to the actions of a local resident, Daniel Waddington. The 26-year-old, who resided on Pump Lane in Buckton, was found to have an alarming and disturbing search history that revealed a preoccupation with explicit material involving minors.

Police officers arrived at Waddington’s home near Flamborough last year, responding to concerns that led them to investigate his digital devices. During the inquiry, Waddington did not deny having indecent images stored on his laptop and computer. Instead, he admitted to the officers that he did indeed possess such material, which included nearly 20 images and 16 videos depicting child sex abuse.

Further examination of his devices uncovered that Waddington had actively searched for terms such as “jailbait teens,” “schoolgirls,” and “young teen porn,” indicating a disturbing pattern of interest in underage individuals. The police found explicit images of naked girls aged between ten and twelve years old, a discovery that underscored the severity of the case.

Despite the evidence, Waddington maintained a denial of any sexual interest in children during his police interview. His claims were met with skepticism given the nature of the material found on his devices. The case proceeded to court, where Waddington appeared at Hull Crown Court on Thursday, April 29, to face charges.

He pleaded guilty to three counts of making indecent images of children, a serious offence with potential penalties of up to ten years in prison. During the hearing, Recorder Turner emphasized the gravity of Waddington’s actions, stating, “What you have to realize is that these people depicted on the material you got a kick out of watching are damaged by what they are put through. That has to stop. It does seem to me that there is some work that can be done with you to assist you and to ensure there is no repeat offending. It is just possible to allow you to retain your liberty.”

As part of his sentence, Waddington was handed a three-year community order and was also subjected to a sexual harm prevention order, which will remain in effect for five years. The court’s decision reflects the serious concern over the possession and distribution of child abuse images and highlights the ongoing efforts of law enforcement to combat such offenses in the East Riding area.