MAN SENTENCED FOR CHILD PORNOGRAPHY OFFENSES
Update 12/06/2026: A man accused of being the first in Kent to admit to manufacturing sexually explicit AI deepfakes has been identified as Harry Geddes, a resident of Strood.He used social media to collect images of adult women and a child, which he then incorporated into sexually explicit scenarios.
Geddes is currently subject to a Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO), which includes the use of monitoring software on his mobile device, as part of a previous conviction.
On March 23, the monitoring system flagged his activity, prompting police to investigate further.
They discovered that he had been viewing explicit material involving minors.
Further examination of his phone revealed that Geddes had extracted images from social media of adult women and a child, which he uploaded to an AI platform to create sexually explicit images.
The legislation, enacted in February, now prohibits generating such images using real people without their approval.
Authorities also uncovered that Geddes had operated under several aliases and frequented websites that obscure internet usage history, breaches of his SHPO.
The 28-year-old from Silver Streak Way was detained on June 10.
The following day, he faced charges including creating purported sexual images of two individuals without their consent, possessing indecent images of a child, and violating his SHPO.
He appeared before Medway Magistrates’ Court and pleaded guilty to all charges.
Geddes was remanded into custody and scheduled for a future hearing at Maidstone Crown Court.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… In a recent court proceeding held at Maidstone Crown Court, Harry Geddes, a resident of Strood in Kent, faced serious charges related to the creation and distribution of indecent images involving minors.
The case drew significant attention due to the nature of the offenses and the location involved.
Harry Geddes was found guilty of three counts of making indecent photographs or pseudo-photographs of children, a crime that has severe legal and social repercussions.
The court's judgment reflected the gravity of these offenses, emphasising the importance of protecting vulnerable minors from exploitation and abuse.
As part of the sentencing, Geddes received an eight-month prison sentence, which was suspended, meaning he will not serve time in custody unless he commits further offenses within a specified period.
Additionally, he was ordered to register as a sex offender for a duration of five years, a measure designed to monitor and restrict his activities to prevent any potential harm to the community.
The case underscores ongoing efforts by law enforcement and judicial authorities in Maidstone and the wider Kent area to combat crimes involving child exploitation.
The court's decision aims to serve as a deterrent to others who might consider engaging in similar illegal activities, reaffirming the community's commitment to safeguarding children and maintaining public safety.
