DAVID SEAMAN FROM GOSPORT AND HAVANT JAILED FOR CHILD PORNOGRAPHY AND DECEPTION

In a disturbing series of criminal acts, David Seaman, a man with ties to Gosport and Havant, has been convicted and sentenced for possessing indecent images of children, attempting to conceal his past, and engaging in illegal online activities. His latest arrest and subsequent sentencing highlight a troubling pattern of offending that has spanned over several years, involving multiple convictions and ongoing violations.

Seaman, aged 49, of Lower Westwood, was initially found to have a history of sex offenses that he deliberately concealed from potential employers. In 2011, just a year after his release from prison, he submitted a CV to C&D Recruitment, omitting any mention of his previous criminal record. This act of deception allowed him to secure employment with an engineering firm, a position he would not have obtained had his true background been disclosed.

However, his criminal activities came to light in 2014 when police received information indicating that individuals were accessing a specific website from Seaman’s residence. Authorities responded by executing a search warrant at his home, where they confiscated his computer equipment. The forensic analysis revealed a disturbing collection of 177 indecent images of children, predominantly girls aged between five and twelve years old. The investigation uncovered that Seaman had been actively searching for such material using common search engine terms, and he admitted to his online activities when questioned by police.

Further examination of his computers revealed software designed to erase browsing history, which he had used to cover up his illicit online behavior. The images and videos appeared to have been accumulated over a prolonged period, notably shortly after his previous release from incarceration in June 2010. Seaman’s online activity also included the downloading of additional indecent images and footage, which he had stored on his devices. His employment record was also scrutinized, revealing that he had been earning a salary under false pretenses, as he had concealed his criminal past from his employer.

Seaman faced multiple charges, including deception, possession of indecent images of children, and making such images. He admitted to these charges in court, providing an address at West View Farm, Lower Westwood, where he had rented a flat until June 1 of that year. During the court proceedings, Seaman, who was unrepresented, expressed remorse, stating, “I am guilty so I don’t think I should waste their time.”

Judge Tim Mousley QC sentenced Seaman to two years in prison, emphasizing the importance of safeguarding children from individuals like him. The judge also ordered that Seaman be barred from working with children and required him to register as a sex offender for ten years. Additionally, a sexual harm prevention order was imposed, restricting his use of computers and mandating police monitoring of his online activity upon his release.

Seaman’s criminal history predates this conviction. In 2009, he was sentenced to two years after being found guilty at Portsmouth Crown Court of similar offenses, including downloading indecent images and taking photographs up young girls’ skirts. He was released in June 2010 but continued his illicit activities, which led to his latest arrest and conviction.

His ex-partner, Kate, from Leigh Park, Havant, recounted her distress upon discovering Seaman’s online activities. She revealed that she had confronted him after finding child pornography on their shared computer in 2007. Her account detailed her emotional turmoil and the difficult decision to report him to the police, which ultimately led to his arrest. Officers found over 3,000 indecent images of children and footage of Seaman secretly filming up young girls’ skirts. Despite his denials, a jury convicted him of downloading child pornography and taking indecent images, rejecting his claims that he was falsely accused or that his ex-partner was trying to frame him.

Seaman’s history also includes a prior conviction from 1997 for filming up women’s skirts, further illustrating his pattern of predatory behavior. During the trial, he refused to accept responsibility, instead blaming others and maintaining his innocence. His ex-partner expressed relief that justice had been served, stating, “I’m glad it’s all over now. I don’t ever want to have to think about him again.”

In July 2007, police raided Seaman’s home in Leigh Park, seizing his computer, hard drive, and digital camera. The forensic analysis uncovered a significant collection of child pornography, including images of sexual abuse and footage of a nine-year-old girl walking up stairs. Seaman admitted to having a fetish for filming young women but denied downloading the images or taking the footage, continuing to deny any wrongdoing during the trial. The jury, however, swiftly convicted him, and he was ordered to sign the Sex Offenders’ Register, with the length of registration to be determined by his sentence.

Seaman’s case underscores the ongoing threat posed by individuals with a history of sexual offenses who attempt to conceal their past and continue their illegal activities online. His repeated offenses and failure to reform highlight the importance of vigilant law enforcement and community awareness in protecting vulnerable children from exploitation and abuse.