PENGE MAN NICHOLAS LEIGH CAUGHT WITH CHILD AND ANIMAL SEX IMAGES AT CROYNON CROWN COURT

In a disturbing case that has shocked the community of Penge, Nicholas Leigh, aged 48, faced the courts in Croydon on Wednesday, August 2, after admitting to a series of serious online sex offences. The proceedings revealed a disturbing collection of illegal images and conversations that highlight the extent of Leigh's alleged misconduct.

Leigh, who resides on Piquet Road in Penge, pleaded guilty to multiple charges related to the possession and distribution of indecent images of children. Specifically, he admitted to possessing 36 category B images and 42 category C images depicting minors in sexual contexts. These images are classified under the law as highly inappropriate and illegal, reflecting a grave violation of child protection laws.

Furthermore, Leigh confessed to distributing an indecent photograph or pseudo-photograph of a child, an act that compounds the severity of his offences. In addition to these charges, he also pleaded guilty to publishing obscene material, which consisted of conversations discussing the sexual abuse of children, further demonstrating his involvement in the dissemination of harmful content.

The court documents also detailed the more disturbing aspect of Leigh’s offences involving extreme pornography. It was revealed that he possessed images depicting acts of intercourse or oral sex with animals, including horses, dogs, and goats. The images, totaling 36 in number, were described as explicit and realistic, showing a person engaging in sexual acts with both live and dead animals. These images are classified as extreme pornographic material, which is illegal under current laws designed to prevent animal cruelty and the distribution of such content.

The offences are believed to have occurred on or before August 19, 2021, marking a period during which Leigh’s activities were under investigation. The case has raised significant concerns about online safety and the protection of vulnerable individuals, especially minors and animals.

As the case was adjourned, Leigh’s sentencing has been postponed until late September to allow for the preparation of a pre-sentence report. During this period, he has been granted bail, pending the court’s final decision on his punishment. The community and authorities await the outcome, which will determine the extent of justice served in this disturbing case.