SHOCKING CHILD PORN PERVERT KEVIN WHITEHAND SENTENCED IN SHOTLEY GATE
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Shotley Gate Child Sexual Abuser
In a disturbing case that has shocked the community of Shotley Gate, Kevin Whitehand, aged 41, has been sentenced to prison after admitting to possessing and downloading indecent images of children. The offences came to light after Whitehand’s computer was sent for repair, during which the technicians discovered a file with an indecent image of a child. Concerned by this find, they promptly contacted the police, leading to a detailed investigation into Whitehand’s activities.
Whitehand, a resident of Broadwater Gardens in Shotley Gate, appeared before Ipswich Crown Court where he pleaded guilty to 16 charges related to the creation and possession of indecent photographs of minors under the age of 16. The court heard that a total of 156 such images were found on his computer, which had been downloaded over a period from January to April 2003. The images ranged in severity, with some depicting children as young as two years old, and others included movie files containing similar content.
Prosecutor Robert Sadd provided details about the nature of the images, explaining that they were classified into different levels of severity. The computer contained 65 images classified as level one, indicating the least serious category, along with eight at level two, 13 at level three, 69 at level four, and a single image at the most serious level five. The grading system reflects the degree of harm and exploitation depicted in the images, with level five representing the most severe cases.
Judge Mr. Justice Aikens presided over the case and sentenced Whitehand to six months in prison. Additionally, he ordered that Whitehand be placed on the Sex Offenders’ Register for a period of seven years. The judge also stated that Whitehand would be subject to a two-year licence period following his release from prison, emphasizing the ongoing risk and the importance of monitoring his activities.
During the sentencing, Mr. Justice Aikens expressed his concerns about Whitehand’s attitude, stating, “You are not remorseful and do not understand the nature of these offences or the suffering that the production of images with children occasions.” The judge highlighted the aggravating factor of the young age of many of the children depicted in the images, which contributed to the severity of the sentence. This case underscores the ongoing efforts of law enforcement to combat child exploitation and protect vulnerable minors from such heinous crimes.
Whitehand, a resident of Broadwater Gardens in Shotley Gate, appeared before Ipswich Crown Court where he pleaded guilty to 16 charges related to the creation and possession of indecent photographs of minors under the age of 16. The court heard that a total of 156 such images were found on his computer, which had been downloaded over a period from January to April 2003. The images ranged in severity, with some depicting children as young as two years old, and others included movie files containing similar content.
Prosecutor Robert Sadd provided details about the nature of the images, explaining that they were classified into different levels of severity. The computer contained 65 images classified as level one, indicating the least serious category, along with eight at level two, 13 at level three, 69 at level four, and a single image at the most serious level five. The grading system reflects the degree of harm and exploitation depicted in the images, with level five representing the most severe cases.
Judge Mr. Justice Aikens presided over the case and sentenced Whitehand to six months in prison. Additionally, he ordered that Whitehand be placed on the Sex Offenders’ Register for a period of seven years. The judge also stated that Whitehand would be subject to a two-year licence period following his release from prison, emphasizing the ongoing risk and the importance of monitoring his activities.
During the sentencing, Mr. Justice Aikens expressed his concerns about Whitehand’s attitude, stating, “You are not remorseful and do not understand the nature of these offences or the suffering that the production of images with children occasions.” The judge highlighted the aggravating factor of the young age of many of the children depicted in the images, which contributed to the severity of the sentence. This case underscores the ongoing efforts of law enforcement to combat child exploitation and protect vulnerable minors from such heinous crimes.