NICHOLAS TANNER FROM WYMESWOLD BUSTED WITH CHILD INDECENT IMAGES AT GLASTONBUDGET FESTIVAL

In a disturbing development, Nicholas Tanner, a co-founder of the renowned Glastonbudget music festival, has been found guilty of possessing indecent images of children. The incident has cast a shadow over the event, which is held annually in Wymeswold, Leicestershire, and draws over 10,000 music fans from across the country.

In April 2018, authorities uncovered the troubling material after executing a search warrant at Tanner’s residence in Wymeswold. When police arrived at his home in March of the previous year, Tanner was present and immediately admitted to having indecent images stored on his computer. Despite this confession, he chose to remain silent during subsequent police interviews, offering no comments when questioned about the matter.

During a later interview with a probation officer, Tanner explained that his access to the illicit images was driven by a sense of empathy for the victims, which he claimed stemmed from a difficult childhood experience. However, this explanation did little to mitigate the severity of his actions.

At Leicester Crown Court, Tanner, aged 44 and residing on East Road in Wymeswold, pleaded guilty to five counts of possessing indecent images of children. The images included graphic sexual video clips featuring young girls aged between seven and 14. Prosecutor Neil Bannister revealed that Tanner had downloaded images classified in the most serious category, Category A. Among these were 44 video clips depicting the rape or torture of young children, highlighting the gravity of his offenses.

The court was told that Tanner’s actions were not only illegal but also deeply disturbing. In response, the judge described Tanner’s behavior as “disgusting and vile,” emphasizing the seriousness of the crimes committed.

As part of his sentencing, Tanner was given a nine-month prison sentence, which was suspended for two years. Additionally, he was ordered to complete 200 hours of unpaid community work and participate in a 10-day rehabilitation activity program. His name will be entered onto the sex offender register for ten years, ensuring ongoing monitoring of his activities.

Furthermore, Tanner was subjected to a 10-year sexual harm prevention order, a legal measure designed to restrict and oversee his future computer use and online activities, aiming to prevent any recurrence of such offenses. The case has sent shockwaves through the local community and the wider music festival scene, raising concerns about safeguarding and the importance of vigilance in protecting vulnerable individuals.