PAUL BOXALL FROM DORCHESTER CAUGHT WITH 17,000 CHILD INDECENT IMAGES IN HORRIFIC INTERNET CRIME

In a disturbing case that has shocked the community of Dorchester, a local man named Paul Albert Boxall, aged 34, has admitted to possessing an alarming collection of indecent images of children. The investigation revealed that Boxall’s computer contained over 17,000 such images, a figure that highlights the extent of his alleged involvement in this heinous activity.

Boxall, who is a registered sex offender and currently unemployed, was residing in a bedsit on Albert Road, close to the Borough Gardens. His residence became the focus of police scrutiny when PC Mark Burgess, responsible for monitoring individuals on the sex offenders register in the area, paid him a visit on May 17 of the previous year. During this visit, PC Burgess discovered the illicit images stored on Boxall’s computer.

According to reports presented in court, PC Burgess observed numerous photographs depicting naked and semi-naked children. The images also included disturbing scenes involving young boys engaged in sexual acts with adults. The police officer described Boxall’s living space as being filled with an extensive array of electronic equipment, including a large quantity of computer hardware, a CB radio, a television, a video recorder, and hundreds of video cassettes, indicating a significant interest in media and technology.

PC Burgess explained that his visit was prompted not only by the need to verify Boxall’s residence and compliance with the sex offenders register but also due to concerns stemming from Boxall’s previous convictions and his membership in a group called the ‘Adult Diapers Society,’ which raised further suspicions about his behavior.

He expressed particular concern about the location of Boxall’s flat, which was situated on the ground floor with a large bay window directly facing the Borough Gardens. From this vantage point, children could be seen playing in a paddling pool, raising fears about the potential for inappropriate activity or observation. PC Burgess also noted that Boxall’s conduct in the town was increasingly problematic, with reports of him becoming involved in various incidents around Dorchester, suggesting a troubling pattern of behavior.

During the court proceedings, Boxall pleaded guilty to 31 charges related to the creation and possession of indecent images of children under the age of 16. These charges, which date back to December 1996, include making indecent images and possessing such photographs on his computer. Additionally, he faced two charges of possessing indecent photographs in video form. A third charge concerning possession of an indecent photograph was dismissed.

Prosecutor Robert Davies emphasized the severity of the case, stating, “Seventeen thousand images were found on the hard drive, the overwhelming majority of which were indecent photographs. The 31 charges on the indictment really stand as examples.”

Representing Boxall, solicitor Rowan Jenkins, mentioned that his client had previously attempted to take his own life while in custody and argued that psychiatric evaluations should be conducted before any sentencing. The presiding judge, John Beashel, acknowledged the seriousness of the case and referenced a probation report indicating that Boxall was “nearly obsessed with children.”

Judge Beashel decided to delay sentencing for four weeks to allow for comprehensive psychiatric and psychological assessments. Meanwhile, it was revealed that Boxall was already serving a prison sentence for an unrelated assault committed after the discovery of the computer images, adding further complexity to his case and future legal proceedings.