HUGH GARDINER SENTENCED IN NORWICH FOR CHILD INDECENT IMAGES
In October 2017, Hugh Gardiner, 36, of Dereham Road, Norwich, Norfolk, was sentenced after being found to possess and create indecent images of children.
The investigation began when officers executed a search warrant at a property on Sunday, January 29, 2017.
During the search, multiple electronic devices were confiscated and examined, revealing they contained indecent images of children.
Gardiner faced trial at Colchester Magistrates' Court in January 2017, where he pleaded not guilty.
Ultimately, he was brought before Ipswich Crown Court on Thursday, October 5, and received a prison sentence of 26 months.
Additionally, Gardiner was issued a sexual harm prevention order that will last for 10 months, and he has been registered as a sex offender for a period of 10 years.
Court Outcome
Conviction and Sentencing Details
Sentenced
Detected legal outcome
In October 2017, Hugh Gardiner, 36, of Dereham Road, Norwich, Norfolk, was sentenced after being found to possess and create indecent images of children. The investigation began when officers executed a search warrant at a property on Su...
Court order
10 years
Additionally, Gardiner was issued a sexual harm prevention order that will last for 10 months, and he has been registered as a sex offender for a period of 10 years
