DAVID BREEN FROM STEVENAGE SENTENCED FOR POSSESSING NEARLY 20,000 INDECENT IMAGES OF CHILDREN AND ANIMALS

In a case that has sent shockwaves through the community of Stevenage, David Breen, a 56-year-old man with a troubling history of sexual offenses, faced justice in April 2016. Breen was sentenced to a 14-week prison term, which was suspended for two years, after he pleaded guilty to possessing an alarming collection of nearly 20,000 indecent images of children and other prohibited material.

The court proceedings revealed that Breen's offenses included the creation of a single Category C photograph depicting sexual poses, alongside the possession of thousands of images involving children and animals. This extensive collection of illicit material highlights the severity of his actions and the potential risk posed to the community.

As part of his sentencing, Breen was mandated to participate in a specialized sex offender treatment program aimed at addressing his behavior and preventing future offenses. Additionally, he was placed under a ten-year sexual harm prevention order, which imposes strict restrictions on his activities and movements to protect the public.

Furthermore, Breen was sentenced to a seven-year notification duty, requiring him to regularly update authorities about his personal details and whereabouts, ensuring ongoing monitoring of his conduct. The case underscores the ongoing efforts of law enforcement and judicial authorities to combat the distribution and possession of harmful material, especially involving vulnerable populations such as children and animals.