IAN BUTTREY FROM TORQUAY JAILED FOR VOYEURISM AND SECRET FILMING OF FEMALES IN EXETER
In a disturbing case that has shocked the community of Torquay, Ian Buttrey, aged 39, has been sentenced to prison after being found guilty of secretly filming women without their consent for his own sexual gratification.The incident, which took place in Exeter, came to light when police uncovered his illicit activities during an investigation into voyeuristic behavior.
According to court reports, Buttrey used his mobile phone to record a young woman while she was completely naked.
The recordings were made without her knowledge or consent, and the case was brought to the attention of authorities after the victim reported the incident.
Exeter Crown Court heard that the police, upon seizing Buttrey's computer, discovered a disturbing obsession with voyeurism.
The evidence revealed that he had been actively searching the internet to find ways to indulge his fetish, indicating a premeditated pattern of behavior.
Further investigations uncovered that Buttrey had also secretly filmed another woman while she was undressed, adding to the severity of his offenses.
The victims described the impact of his actions as deeply traumatic.
One victim stated that Buttrey's behavior had a 'huge impact' on her life, while the other reported suffering from anxiety and insomnia as a direct result of the invasion of her privacy.
Police arrested Buttrey in May 2020.
During the initial stages of the investigation, concerns were raised about his mental state, prompting authorities to notify his employer to monitor any unusual activity.
The police also found a mobile phone discarded in a bin, which, upon examination, contained videos of the victims.
This evidence played a crucial role in securing his conviction.
In court, Buttrey pleaded guilty to charges of making indecent images and four counts of voyeurism.
The judge sentenced him to 21 months in prison, with the understanding that he will serve half of this sentence behind bars and the remaining time on license.
Additionally, he was placed on the sex offender register and subjected to a Sexual Harm Prevention Order, which will restrict his internet use and behavior for the next ten years to prevent further offenses.
This case highlights the ongoing issues surrounding voyeurism and the importance of vigilant law enforcement in protecting individuals from invasive and harmful acts.
The community of Torquay and Exeter can now be assured that justice has been served in this troubling case.
