MENSTON MAN MATTHEW LOMAS SENTENCED FOR CHILD PORNOGRAPHY AND ENCOURAGING ABUSE IN BRADFORD AND MENSTON
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Menston Child Sexual Abuser
In a disturbing case that has shocked the community of Menston and the wider Bradford area, Matthew Lomas, aged 29, has been sentenced to eight months in prison for his involvement in encouraging a convicted sex offender to send him indecent images of a young boy. The court heard that Lomas, a resident of Burnstall Crescent in Menston, engaged in text message exchanges with David Smith, 30, who was later convicted of heinous crimes involving the abuse and exploitation of minors.
David Smith, also from Bradford, appeared at Bradford Crown Court where he faced multiple charges related to his depraved activities. Smith was found guilty of photographing and distributing images of sexual abuse involving a 15-year-old boy, as well as engaging in group sex sessions with the victim, whom he met through a dating website. The court was told that Smith fantasized about having sex with boys as young as nine, and he used restraints such as handcuffs and gags to fulfill his twisted desires.
During the court proceedings, it was revealed that Smith's abuse extended over a period of four months, during which he engaged in sadomasochistic acts with the teenage victim. The relationship ended only after the boy contracted two sexually transmitted diseases, highlighting the severe harm caused by Smith’s actions. Additionally, Smith was found to have taken photographs of unsuspecting young boys using public toilets, further illustrating his predatory behavior.
Smith appeared impassively in the dock on Thursday, June 20, with his hands clasped in front of him, as Judge John Potter described him as “a committed paedophile.” The judge emphasized the corrupting influence Smith had on his young victim, stating, “On any view of this criminality, there is clearly an element of corruption of your child victim for your own perverted sexual gratification.”
Meanwhile, Lomas’s involvement in the case was also heavily scrutinized. He admitted to six counts of making indecent images of a child and was sentenced to eight months in prison. Court documents revealed that Lomas had exchanged text messages with Smith, expressing a desire to meet the teenage boy and indicating a preference for sexual activity with boys as young as 11. His communication was described as explicit and inappropriate, reflecting his disturbing interest in underage children.
The case also involved another individual, 26-year-old David Naylor from Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear. Naylor pleaded guilty to six charges of making indecent images of a child, which included photographs of the 15-year-old victim sent by Smith. Naylor was sentenced to a 12-month community order with supervision, despite not requesting the images himself.
Police seized Smith’s phone in April of the previous year, uncovering two video clips depicting boys around eight years old using toilets at Tropical World in Roundhay Park, Leeds. The investigation was triggered after Smith and Lomas were arrested in January this year, following their online communications and the discovery of the illicit material.
The court heard that Smith initially claimed the teenage boy was 18, but after three weeks, he disclosed that the boy was only 15. Smith admitted to having a fetish for school uniforms and confessed to having engaged in sexual activities with underage boys. He also pleaded guilty to multiple charges, including sexual activity with a child, inciting a child to engage in sexual activity, and voyeurism.
Stephen Couch, representing Smith, acknowledged that his client expected a lengthy prison sentence but noted that Smith had shown remorse and had gained insight into his offending. The court was assured that there was no evidence of Smith infecting his victim with any disease.
Julian White, defending Lomas, expressed regret on behalf of his client, stating that Lomas’s family was ashamed of his actions and that he had lost his job as a result. White emphasized that Lomas recognized his wrongdoing and was unlikely to reoffend, seeking to mitigate his sentence.
This case underscores the ongoing efforts of law enforcement to combat child exploitation and the importance of community vigilance in protecting vulnerable minors from such predatory behavior.
David Smith, also from Bradford, appeared at Bradford Crown Court where he faced multiple charges related to his depraved activities. Smith was found guilty of photographing and distributing images of sexual abuse involving a 15-year-old boy, as well as engaging in group sex sessions with the victim, whom he met through a dating website. The court was told that Smith fantasized about having sex with boys as young as nine, and he used restraints such as handcuffs and gags to fulfill his twisted desires.
During the court proceedings, it was revealed that Smith's abuse extended over a period of four months, during which he engaged in sadomasochistic acts with the teenage victim. The relationship ended only after the boy contracted two sexually transmitted diseases, highlighting the severe harm caused by Smith’s actions. Additionally, Smith was found to have taken photographs of unsuspecting young boys using public toilets, further illustrating his predatory behavior.
Smith appeared impassively in the dock on Thursday, June 20, with his hands clasped in front of him, as Judge John Potter described him as “a committed paedophile.” The judge emphasized the corrupting influence Smith had on his young victim, stating, “On any view of this criminality, there is clearly an element of corruption of your child victim for your own perverted sexual gratification.”
Meanwhile, Lomas’s involvement in the case was also heavily scrutinized. He admitted to six counts of making indecent images of a child and was sentenced to eight months in prison. Court documents revealed that Lomas had exchanged text messages with Smith, expressing a desire to meet the teenage boy and indicating a preference for sexual activity with boys as young as 11. His communication was described as explicit and inappropriate, reflecting his disturbing interest in underage children.
The case also involved another individual, 26-year-old David Naylor from Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear. Naylor pleaded guilty to six charges of making indecent images of a child, which included photographs of the 15-year-old victim sent by Smith. Naylor was sentenced to a 12-month community order with supervision, despite not requesting the images himself.
Police seized Smith’s phone in April of the previous year, uncovering two video clips depicting boys around eight years old using toilets at Tropical World in Roundhay Park, Leeds. The investigation was triggered after Smith and Lomas were arrested in January this year, following their online communications and the discovery of the illicit material.
The court heard that Smith initially claimed the teenage boy was 18, but after three weeks, he disclosed that the boy was only 15. Smith admitted to having a fetish for school uniforms and confessed to having engaged in sexual activities with underage boys. He also pleaded guilty to multiple charges, including sexual activity with a child, inciting a child to engage in sexual activity, and voyeurism.
Stephen Couch, representing Smith, acknowledged that his client expected a lengthy prison sentence but noted that Smith had shown remorse and had gained insight into his offending. The court was assured that there was no evidence of Smith infecting his victim with any disease.
Julian White, defending Lomas, expressed regret on behalf of his client, stating that Lomas’s family was ashamed of his actions and that he had lost his job as a result. White emphasized that Lomas recognized his wrongdoing and was unlikely to reoffend, seeking to mitigate his sentence.
This case underscores the ongoing efforts of law enforcement to combat child exploitation and the importance of community vigilance in protecting vulnerable minors from such predatory behavior.