DAVID MASSEY FROM HUNTINGTON JAILED AFTER EVADING POLICE CHECKS IN YORK
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Huntington Child Sexual Abuser
In a significant development in the ongoing investigation into sexual offences, David Massey, a 40-year-old resident of Huntington, has been sentenced to serve eight months in prison after a series of breaches related to court orders and police checks. The case was heard at York Crown Court, where Massey’s actions and the circumstances surrounding his offences were thoroughly examined.
Initially, Massey was given a six-month suspended prison sentence and was placed under police monitoring after he returned to the UK in 2019, having traveled to Thailand for his wedding. Despite the court’s orders, he failed to comply with the conditions set forth, leading to his current incarceration. Judge Sean Morris, the Recorder of York, emphasized the importance of obeying court directives, stating, “You need to know that court orders are there to be obeyed.” Massey’s wife was present in the courtroom, watching as her husband was formally sentenced.
During the proceedings, Massey pleaded guilty to two breaches of the sexual harm prevention order issued in 2019. Prosecutor Ben Whittingham explained that the order prohibited Massey from possessing an internet device without informing the police and from deleting his internet history on any device he owned. However, police officers who visited Massey on August 5 discovered that he had a mobile phone he had not disclosed. Further investigation revealed that Massey’s Google account contained evidence of him deleting approximately 50 gigabytes of internet data accessed between April and August of the previous year.
Defense attorney Mr. Blount explained that Massey had initially acquired the phone to care for his ailing mother, who did not use the device, and it had reverted to his possession. He admitted that Massey had “foolishly” failed to inform police about the phone, which constituted a breach of the court order. This oversight was part of a broader pattern of non-compliance that led to his current imprisonment.
Historically, Massey’s criminal record includes serious charges related to child exploitation. In June 2019, he appeared before Judge Andrew Stubbs QC, who delayed his sentencing after Massey was found to possess indecent images of children. At that time, Massey was granted permission to travel to Thailand for his wedding, with the understanding that he would face sentencing upon his return. Massey, then aged 33, pleaded guilty to multiple charges, including possession of indecent videos and images of children, prohibited pornography, and extreme pornography.
The court was informed that Massey had booked a flight to Thailand shortly after admitting these offences, raising concerns about his compliance with legal obligations. His solicitor successfully argued for a delay in sentencing to allow him to attend his pre-arranged wedding. Upon his return, Massey appeared before Judge Stubbs, who condemned his actions, stating that his possession of child abuse images brought “great shame” upon himself. The judge described Massey’s behavior as deliberate, driven by his own sexual gratification and social isolation.
As part of his sentence, Massey was ordered to serve six months in prison, suspended for 18 months, with conditions including completing 30 days of rehabilitative activities and 100 hours of unpaid work. Additionally, he was placed on the sex offenders’ register for seven years and subjected to a sexual harm prevention order for the same duration. Prosecutor Rob Galley revealed that police had discovered a substantial collection of illicit material at Massey’s residence, including 37 computers and storage devices, containing 124 videos of children being sexually abused—36 of which were classified as the most serious category—and over 1,600 images of child exploitation. Many of these images fell into the lowest category, but the volume was nonetheless alarming.
Further investigations uncovered Massey’s involvement in peer-to-peer sharing networks, facilitating the distribution of such material. His solicitor, Graham Parkin, noted that Massey had lost his employment following his arrest and expressed his client’s desire for help in addressing his issues.
In early 2019, Massey’s criminal activities came to light as he prepared for his wedding in Thailand. He was warned that returning to the UK could result in jail time, and he was advised to contact probation services upon his return for a pre-sentence assessment. Despite the serious nature of his offences, Massey’s case highlights the complex interplay between personal circumstances, legal obligations, and the criminal justice system’s efforts to protect the public from sexual offenders.
Initially, Massey was given a six-month suspended prison sentence and was placed under police monitoring after he returned to the UK in 2019, having traveled to Thailand for his wedding. Despite the court’s orders, he failed to comply with the conditions set forth, leading to his current incarceration. Judge Sean Morris, the Recorder of York, emphasized the importance of obeying court directives, stating, “You need to know that court orders are there to be obeyed.” Massey’s wife was present in the courtroom, watching as her husband was formally sentenced.
During the proceedings, Massey pleaded guilty to two breaches of the sexual harm prevention order issued in 2019. Prosecutor Ben Whittingham explained that the order prohibited Massey from possessing an internet device without informing the police and from deleting his internet history on any device he owned. However, police officers who visited Massey on August 5 discovered that he had a mobile phone he had not disclosed. Further investigation revealed that Massey’s Google account contained evidence of him deleting approximately 50 gigabytes of internet data accessed between April and August of the previous year.
Defense attorney Mr. Blount explained that Massey had initially acquired the phone to care for his ailing mother, who did not use the device, and it had reverted to his possession. He admitted that Massey had “foolishly” failed to inform police about the phone, which constituted a breach of the court order. This oversight was part of a broader pattern of non-compliance that led to his current imprisonment.
Historically, Massey’s criminal record includes serious charges related to child exploitation. In June 2019, he appeared before Judge Andrew Stubbs QC, who delayed his sentencing after Massey was found to possess indecent images of children. At that time, Massey was granted permission to travel to Thailand for his wedding, with the understanding that he would face sentencing upon his return. Massey, then aged 33, pleaded guilty to multiple charges, including possession of indecent videos and images of children, prohibited pornography, and extreme pornography.
The court was informed that Massey had booked a flight to Thailand shortly after admitting these offences, raising concerns about his compliance with legal obligations. His solicitor successfully argued for a delay in sentencing to allow him to attend his pre-arranged wedding. Upon his return, Massey appeared before Judge Stubbs, who condemned his actions, stating that his possession of child abuse images brought “great shame” upon himself. The judge described Massey’s behavior as deliberate, driven by his own sexual gratification and social isolation.
As part of his sentence, Massey was ordered to serve six months in prison, suspended for 18 months, with conditions including completing 30 days of rehabilitative activities and 100 hours of unpaid work. Additionally, he was placed on the sex offenders’ register for seven years and subjected to a sexual harm prevention order for the same duration. Prosecutor Rob Galley revealed that police had discovered a substantial collection of illicit material at Massey’s residence, including 37 computers and storage devices, containing 124 videos of children being sexually abused—36 of which were classified as the most serious category—and over 1,600 images of child exploitation. Many of these images fell into the lowest category, but the volume was nonetheless alarming.
Further investigations uncovered Massey’s involvement in peer-to-peer sharing networks, facilitating the distribution of such material. His solicitor, Graham Parkin, noted that Massey had lost his employment following his arrest and expressed his client’s desire for help in addressing his issues.
In early 2019, Massey’s criminal activities came to light as he prepared for his wedding in Thailand. He was warned that returning to the UK could result in jail time, and he was advised to contact probation services upon his return for a pre-sentence assessment. Despite the serious nature of his offences, Massey’s case highlights the complex interplay between personal circumstances, legal obligations, and the criminal justice system’s efforts to protect the public from sexual offenders.