LEE MANSELL CAUGHT WITH INDECENT CHILD IMAGES IN DROITWICH HOME
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Droitwich N/A Child Sexual Abuser
In February 2013, authorities conducted a police raid on a residence located in Tomkinson Drive, Kidderminster, which resulted in the discovery of a computer containing indecent images of children. The court was informed that the raid uncovered digital evidence implicating one of the occupants, Lee Mansell, a 35-year-old man who was residing in Archers Close, Droitwich at the time.
During the investigation, prosecutor Paul Whitfield explained that Mansell suggested that other individuals living at the property might have used the computer to access or store such material. However, after a thorough examination of the hard drive and analysis of thumbnail images, Mansell admitted responsibility for possessing a total of 81 indecent images of children. Of these, only two were classified at the most serious level, indicating a significant concern for the authorities.
At Worcester Crown Court, Mansell faced charges related to the possession of these illicit images. The court heard that Mansell, who was present during the proceedings, accepted his culpability for the images found on his device. As part of his sentencing, he was given a three-year community order, which will be overseen by the probation service. Additionally, Mansell was mandated to attend a sex offenders' treatment program and participate in specified activities aimed at rehabilitation. The court also ordered him to pay costs amounting to £600.
During the hearing, Mansell’s defense attorney, Samantha Powis, provided context for his actions, stating that Mansell had been under the influence of drugs at the time of the incident and that his relationship with a woman had recently ended. She emphasized that Mansell had taken steps to address his issues by self-referring to a treatment center and expressed concern for his son’s well-being.
Judge Rachel Brand QC, who presided over the case, acknowledged that Mansell appeared genuinely remorseful for his conduct, which was widely regarded as reprehensible. She noted that Mansell had made efforts to combat his drug addiction and took these into account when delivering her judgment. As part of her ruling, she imposed a sex offender prevention order and ordered Mansell to register on the sex offenders' register for a period of five years, aiming to prevent any future offenses and protect the community from potential harm.
During the investigation, prosecutor Paul Whitfield explained that Mansell suggested that other individuals living at the property might have used the computer to access or store such material. However, after a thorough examination of the hard drive and analysis of thumbnail images, Mansell admitted responsibility for possessing a total of 81 indecent images of children. Of these, only two were classified at the most serious level, indicating a significant concern for the authorities.
At Worcester Crown Court, Mansell faced charges related to the possession of these illicit images. The court heard that Mansell, who was present during the proceedings, accepted his culpability for the images found on his device. As part of his sentencing, he was given a three-year community order, which will be overseen by the probation service. Additionally, Mansell was mandated to attend a sex offenders' treatment program and participate in specified activities aimed at rehabilitation. The court also ordered him to pay costs amounting to £600.
During the hearing, Mansell’s defense attorney, Samantha Powis, provided context for his actions, stating that Mansell had been under the influence of drugs at the time of the incident and that his relationship with a woman had recently ended. She emphasized that Mansell had taken steps to address his issues by self-referring to a treatment center and expressed concern for his son’s well-being.
Judge Rachel Brand QC, who presided over the case, acknowledged that Mansell appeared genuinely remorseful for his conduct, which was widely regarded as reprehensible. She noted that Mansell had made efforts to combat his drug addiction and took these into account when delivering her judgment. As part of her ruling, she imposed a sex offender prevention order and ordered Mansell to register on the sex offenders' register for a period of five years, aiming to prevent any future offenses and protect the community from potential harm.