LEIGH OLDFIELD FROM PEMBROKE ESCAPES PRISON DESPITE CHILD PORNOGRAPHY OFFENSES IN PEMBROKESHIRE
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Pembroke Child Sexual Abuser
In February 2017, a man from Pembroke, Leigh Oldfield, faced serious allegations related to the possession and distribution of child sexual abuse material. The case was heard at Swansea Crown Court, where Oldfield’s actions and the subsequent legal proceedings drew significant attention due to the nature of the offenses and the defendant’s background.
Judge Geraint Walters delivered a stern warning to the public during the sentencing, emphasizing that law enforcement agencies are increasingly capable of detecting individuals involved in such crimes. He stated that it was only a matter of time before police officers would knock on the doors of those who downloaded or possessed illegal images of children. This warning was particularly relevant given the context of Oldfield’s case, which involved the downloading of entire videos depicting the sexual abuse of minors.
Leigh Oldfield, aged 45 and residing on Lower Lamphrey Road in Pembroke, was described as a successful man earning over £30,000 annually. Despite his professional success, he admitted to possessing and downloading highly illegal content. Specifically, he confessed to creating three indecent videos that law classifies as among the most serious types of child abuse material. These videos depicted the sexual abuse of underage children, and their nature was such that they were considered particularly heinous under the law.
In addition to the three videos, Oldfield also admitted to making 19 images classified as Category B, all of which were videos, and a staggering 1,536 images categorized as Category C, of which 162 were also videos. The sheer volume of material underscored the severity of his offenses and the extent of his involvement in illegal activities.
During the hearing, Judge Walters expressed his ongoing surprise that individuals involved in child pornography often fail to realize that their actions will eventually lead to arrest. He highlighted that modern police forces possess advanced means of detection, making it increasingly difficult for offenders to evade justice. The judge also addressed Oldfield directly, noting that as a father, he should feel profound embarrassment and shame for his actions.
He further explained that Oldfield’s secret life involved a dark obsession with illegal pornography, which included images and videos of real children being sexually abused. The judge emphasized the real and traumatic nature of these images, making it clear that the victims were actual minors subjected to abuse, and that such material is illegal and morally reprehensible.
Prosecutor Brian Simpson revealed that the investigation was initiated after police executed a search warrant at Oldfield’s residence, during which two Dell computers were confiscated. Following his arrest, Oldfield admitted that he had been downloading child pornography for approximately two years, indicating a prolonged period of illegal activity.
In sentencing, Oldfield was given an eight-month jail term, which was suspended for two years. He was also ordered to complete 90 sessions of rehabilitation, the maximum number permissible under the court’s authority. Additionally, he was required to register as a sex offender with the police for a decade, placed under a sexual harm prevention order, and ordered to pay £400 in prosecution costs. Despite the gravity of his offenses, the sentence allowed Oldfield to avoid immediate imprisonment, though the court made it clear that the consequences of his actions would follow him for years to come.
Judge Geraint Walters delivered a stern warning to the public during the sentencing, emphasizing that law enforcement agencies are increasingly capable of detecting individuals involved in such crimes. He stated that it was only a matter of time before police officers would knock on the doors of those who downloaded or possessed illegal images of children. This warning was particularly relevant given the context of Oldfield’s case, which involved the downloading of entire videos depicting the sexual abuse of minors.
Leigh Oldfield, aged 45 and residing on Lower Lamphrey Road in Pembroke, was described as a successful man earning over £30,000 annually. Despite his professional success, he admitted to possessing and downloading highly illegal content. Specifically, he confessed to creating three indecent videos that law classifies as among the most serious types of child abuse material. These videos depicted the sexual abuse of underage children, and their nature was such that they were considered particularly heinous under the law.
In addition to the three videos, Oldfield also admitted to making 19 images classified as Category B, all of which were videos, and a staggering 1,536 images categorized as Category C, of which 162 were also videos. The sheer volume of material underscored the severity of his offenses and the extent of his involvement in illegal activities.
During the hearing, Judge Walters expressed his ongoing surprise that individuals involved in child pornography often fail to realize that their actions will eventually lead to arrest. He highlighted that modern police forces possess advanced means of detection, making it increasingly difficult for offenders to evade justice. The judge also addressed Oldfield directly, noting that as a father, he should feel profound embarrassment and shame for his actions.
He further explained that Oldfield’s secret life involved a dark obsession with illegal pornography, which included images and videos of real children being sexually abused. The judge emphasized the real and traumatic nature of these images, making it clear that the victims were actual minors subjected to abuse, and that such material is illegal and morally reprehensible.
Prosecutor Brian Simpson revealed that the investigation was initiated after police executed a search warrant at Oldfield’s residence, during which two Dell computers were confiscated. Following his arrest, Oldfield admitted that he had been downloading child pornography for approximately two years, indicating a prolonged period of illegal activity.
In sentencing, Oldfield was given an eight-month jail term, which was suspended for two years. He was also ordered to complete 90 sessions of rehabilitation, the maximum number permissible under the court’s authority. Additionally, he was required to register as a sex offender with the police for a decade, placed under a sexual harm prevention order, and ordered to pay £400 in prosecution costs. Despite the gravity of his offenses, the sentence allowed Oldfield to avoid immediate imprisonment, though the court made it clear that the consequences of his actions would follow him for years to come.