PAUL AVERY FROM WORCESTER SENTENCED FOR INDECENT IMAGES OF SIX-YEAR-OLD GIRL
In a disturbing case that has shocked the community of Worcester, a 62-year-old man named Paul Avery has been sentenced to prison for his involvement in the creation and possession of indecent images of a young girl aged just six years old.The incident came to light after authorities uncovered explicit photographs and videos on Avery’s electronic devices, which he had taken between December 28, 2014, and August 25, 2017.
Avery, a resident of Sanctuary Close in Worcester, faced charges related to the possession of these images, which depicted a young girl in a naked state, with some images explicitly posed to suggest sexual activity.
During the court proceedings, Avery denied any involvement in causing or inciting the child to engage in sexual acts.
However, he admitted to taking indecent images of children during the specified period, a confession that was supported by the evidence found on his devices.
Despite his denial of the more serious charge, his admission to possessing such images was enough to secure a conviction.
Prosecutor Michael Aspinall highlighted that Avery had answered ‘no comment’ when questioned by police during an interview, indicating a lack of cooperation.
The court was also informed that Avery had a prior conviction for an unrelated offence of benefit fraud dating back to 1998, which added context to his criminal history.
The impact of Avery’s actions on the victim and her family was profound.
The girl’s mother provided a victim statement, describing how her life and that of her family had been “turned upside down” by Avery’s actions.
She described her daughter’s subsequent trauma, including her refusal to have contact with men and the emotional toll on the family.
The mother revealed she had to take a year off work due to depression and her concern for her daughter’s safety.
In sentencing, Judge Robert Juckes QC expressed his dismay at the case, noting the unusual number of court appearances Avery had made before admitting to his guilt.
The judge clarified that Avery’s previous conviction was not relevant to the current sentencing but emphasized the gravity of the offence.
He described the case as a “dreadful thing” to see a man of Avery’s age involved in such conduct.
Given the severity of the offence, Judge Juckes sentenced Avery to three years in prison.
Additionally, he imposed a sexual harm prevention order that restricts Avery from using internet-enabled devices without police oversight.
A restraining order was also issued to protect the victim from further contact.
Both orders are to remain in effect until further notice.
It was also noted that Avery was already registered as a sex offender due to previous admissions, underscoring his ongoing risk to the community.
The court detailed that Avery had taken 19 Category B images of the young girl, along with 249 other images, including four videos, all depicting her naked.
The images were described as “posing,” and Avery had also searched the internet for other images of children in sexual poses, further illustrating his disturbing behavior.
