KIERAN ASHWORTH FROM YORK CAUGHT WITH CHILD INDECENT IMAGES AND TRIES TO FLEE IN SHAME
In July 2019, a disturbing case emerged involving Kieran Ashworth, an 18-year-old resident of York, who was found to be in possession of indecent images of children.The incident unfolded when police officers, during an investigation into unspecified offences, seized Ashworth’s Sony Experion mobile phone along with three additional electronic devices.
The investigation was initially focused on other allegations that, ultimately, did not proceed to formal charges.
During the initial stages of questioning, Ashworth claimed that he was the sole owner of the devices and insisted that they did not contain any indecent images of children.
However, this assertion was challenged when the police later examined the contents of his mobile phone.
The officers discovered multiple indecent images, which contradicted Ashworth’s earlier statement.
When questioned about the findings, Ashworth responded with a simple “No comment,” refusing to provide further explanation.
Prosecutor Stephen Welch outlined the severity of the material found on Ashworth’s phone.
The device contained three Category A movies, which are classified as the most serious type of indecent images, along with three Category B images and two Category C images.
These images had been downloaded over a period spanning from February 9, 2017, to January 30, 2018.
The victims depicted in these images ranged in age from as young as five years old to thirteen, highlighting the disturbing nature of the material.
During the court proceedings at Hull Crown Court, Judge Simon Jack refrained from describing the explicit content but inquired about the ages of the victims involved.
Prosecutor Welch confirmed that the images involved children aged between five and thirteen years old.
Ashworth, who resides in Springfield, Holme-on-Spalding-Moor, pleaded guilty to three counts of possessing indecent images of children.
In his sentencing, Judge Jack emphasized the seriousness of the offence and the potential risk posed to the community.
As part of his punishment, Ashworth was sentenced to a two-year community order.
This order requires him to participate in 31 sessions of the Horizon sex offender programme and complete 20 days of rehabilitation.
Additionally, he is mandated to register as a sex offender for a period of five years, ensuring ongoing monitoring of his activities and compliance with legal obligations.
