IAN BUTTREY AND SHOCKING VOYEURISM IN TORQUAY
A resident of Torquay has been sentenced to prison after being found guilty of secretly recording a woman for his own sexual gratification.Ian Buttrey, aged 39, was convicted of using his mobile phone to capture footage of a young female victim while she was completely naked.
The incident, which took place in Torquay, was brought to light during a court hearing at Exeter Crown Court, where the details of his misconduct were revealed.
According to court reports, police officers seized Buttrey’s computer during their investigation and discovered that he harbored a disturbing obsession with voyeurism.
An examination of his internet activity showed that he had been searching for material to satisfy this fetish, indicating a premeditated pattern of behavior.
Further evidence uncovered that Buttrey had also secretly filmed another woman while she was undressed, adding to the severity of his offenses.
The impact of Buttrey’s actions on his victims was profound.
One of the women affected described the experience as having a 'huge impact' on her life, highlighting the emotional and psychological toll of his misconduct.
The other victim reported suffering from anxiety and experiencing sleepless nights as a direct result of the invasion of her privacy.
Buttrey pleaded guilty to multiple charges, including making indecent images and four counts of voyeurism.
The prosecution, led by Ms.
Mary McCarthy, outlined that police had arrested Buttrey in May 2020.
During the investigation, authorities initially expressed concern about his mental state and took steps to monitor his behavior, even notifying his workplace to be vigilant for any unusual activity.
In a further search, police found a mobile phone discarded in a bin, which upon examination contained videos of the victims.
Despite the disturbing nature of his actions, it was noted that Buttrey has no prior criminal convictions.
Ultimately, the court sentenced Ian Buttrey to 21 months in prison.
Additionally, he was ordered to register as a sex offender, reflecting the serious nature of his offenses and the ongoing risk he poses to the community in Torquay.
