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MATTHEW SHAW OF MANSFIELD WOODHOUSE SENTENCED FOR CHILD SEX OFFENCES IN NOTTINGHAMSHIRE AND BEYOND

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In a disturbing case that has shocked the local community and beyond, Matthew Shaw, a police community support officer based in Mansfield Woodhouse, has been sentenced to a lengthy prison term after a.... Scroll down for more information.


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    MATTHEW SHAW OF MANSFIELD WOODHOUSE SENTENCED FOR CHILD SEX OFFENCES IN NOTTINGHAMSHIRE AND BEYOND

    In a disturbing case that has shocked the local community and beyond, Matthew Shaw, a police community support officer based in Mansfield Woodhouse, has been sentenced to a lengthy prison term after admitting to a series of heinous child sex offences. The crimes, which spanned over a period of time and involved multiple victims, included filming children in swimming pool changing rooms and engaging in online sexual exploitation.

    Shaw's criminal activities came to light following a series of investigations that began in April when a 10-year-old girl reported that a GoPro camera was filming her while she was changing at the Lammas Leisure Centre in Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire. This initial report prompted police to seize Shaw’s phone, which contained 25 recordings of children taken in changing rooms at both the Lammas Leisure Centre and the Rebecca Adlington Swimming Centre in Mansfield. These recordings dated back to October 2021, revealing a disturbing pattern of voyeurism and exploitation.

    Further investigations uncovered that Shaw had been involved in a campaign of voyeurism, filming children as young as six in swimming pool changing rooms, including at a Center Parcs location in Nottinghamshire. Shaw admitted to police that he may have committed these acts approximately 100 times, highlighting the extent of his offending. His actions not only involved physical voyeurism but also extended into online abuse, where he engaged with young girls across the globe.

    Shaw, a 38-year-old father of two, had been serving as a PCSO in Derbyshire for 15 years. His online activities included contacting seven girls aged between 11 and 15 from various countries, including the United States, Australia, Wales, and Derbyshire. He initially posed as a teenage girl named Chloe and later introduced a false brother named Matt, creating a false persona to manipulate his victims. Through Snapchat, Shaw solicited and sent sexual images and videos, often making the victims feel pressured, scared, and distressed. One girl from New Jersey, USA, was targeted for over a year, beginning shortly after her 12th birthday, with Shaw referring to her as his “baby girl” and fostering a false sense of a romantic relationship.

    During these online exchanges, Shaw encouraged some victims to perform sexual acts involving animals, including a dog, and even attempted to persuade others to involve their younger siblings in sexual acts. Many victims reported feeling overwhelmed and crying in their school toilets due to the emotional toll of Shaw’s manipulations. Several victims expressed feelings of fear and discomfort, with one victim statement explicitly describing how she was left crying after interactions with Shaw.

    Shaw’s criminal conduct was further compounded by his actions while on bail. Between June and August of the previous year, he gained unauthorized access to Center Parcs in Sherwood Forest by jumping over a fence and using discarded wristbands to enter the changing rooms. During this period, he took an additional five recordings, continuing his disturbing behavior.

    His arrest on August 31 confirmed the seriousness of his offences. The police found devices at his residence on Bernard Avenue in Mansfield Woodhouse, Nottinghamshire, which contained searches for indecent images and evidence that Shaw had exposed himself to children on the internet chat site Omegle. In police interviews, Shaw admitted that he might have committed around 100 voyeurism offences but denied having a sexual attraction to children.

    In December, Shaw pleaded guilty to multiple charges, including nine counts of causing a child under 13 to engage in sexual acts, twelve counts of causing a child to engage in sexual acts, and three counts of voyeurism. His guilty plea led to a sentencing hearing at Nottingham Crown Court, where Judge William Harbage KC sentenced him to 14 years in prison. The judge emphasized the gravity of Shaw’s actions, stating, “You have brought shame and disgrace on yourself, your family and the police service. These are appalling offences which will fill right-thinking members of the public with horror, revulsion and disgust. These are despicable offences you have committed against ordinary members of the public going about their everyday lives. I am satisfied that you pose a significant risk of serious harm.”

    As part of his sentence, Shaw was also subjected to a lifelong sexual harm prevention order and was ordered to register as a sex offender for the rest of his life, ensuring ongoing monitoring and restrictions to prevent further harm. The case has left a lasting impact on the victims and the community, highlighting the importance of vigilance and swift action in addressing such disturbing crimes.

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