PAUL DAVIES FROM BASINGSTOKE JAILED FOR CHILD ABUSE IMAGES DISCOVERED ON HIS COMPUTER
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Basingstoke Child Sexual Abuser
In June 2014, a man from Basingstoke, identified as Paul Davies, was sentenced to prison after authorities uncovered a disturbing collection of child abuse images stored on his personal computer. The case, which drew significant attention, revealed the extent of Davies' involvement in the possession and distribution of highly inappropriate and illegal material.
Paul Davies, who resides at Alencon Link in Basingstoke, was found to have accumulated thousands of indecent images depicting children. The court heard that Davies had been engaging in this illicit activity since the late 1990s, indicating a long-standing pattern of offending. His actions were described as driven by an addiction to viewing such material, which he admitted to during the proceedings at Winchester Crown Court.
Prosecutor Barnaby Shaw detailed that Davies, aged 47, not only possessed these images but also actively distributed them to other individuals with similar interests. The court was informed that Davies shared both images and videos of children being sexually abused, some of which involved victims as young as a few months old. His commentary accompanying the images was described as depraved, highlighting the extent of his depravity and the disturbing nature of his online activities.
Mr. Shaw explained that Davies claimed his initial exposure to these images was accidental, but he later admitted to an addiction that had no boundaries when it came to pornography. The court was told that Davies' online activities included the use of peer-to-peer networks, where he had an account with 108 images or videos available for others to download. Furthermore, authorities discovered that Davies had shared approximately 802 images with others, and his computer contained around 2,500 indecent images in total.
The police investigation was initiated after officers in Essex arrested a man involved in distributing indecent images. During their inquiries, they traced communications between this man and Davies via Skype, which led them to Davies' residence in Basingstoke. When police officers visited his flat in Skyline Plaza, they seized his computer and found the extensive collection of illegal images. The evidence was overwhelming, leading to Davies' guilty plea on 28 counts related to the creation and distribution of child abuse images.
In his defense, Davies' solicitor, Sinead Willox, expressed remorse and a desire to seek help for his addiction. She emphasized that Davies was ashamed and disgusted by his actions and acknowledged his early guilty plea as a positive factor. She also highlighted that his partner remained supportive and stood by him despite the circumstances.
During sentencing, Judge Nicholas Atkinson QC addressed the gravity of the offense, stating that the images represented a permanent record of child abuse, which likely caused lasting harm to the victims. The judge noted that Davies' commentary on the images was obscene and depraved, further aggravating his culpability. As a result, Davies was sentenced to two and a half years in prison, with the judge indicating that he would serve half of that term. Additionally, Davies was placed under a Sexual Offences Prevention Order and required to register as a sex offender, reflecting the serious nature of his crimes and the ongoing risk he poses to the community.
Paul Davies, who resides at Alencon Link in Basingstoke, was found to have accumulated thousands of indecent images depicting children. The court heard that Davies had been engaging in this illicit activity since the late 1990s, indicating a long-standing pattern of offending. His actions were described as driven by an addiction to viewing such material, which he admitted to during the proceedings at Winchester Crown Court.
Prosecutor Barnaby Shaw detailed that Davies, aged 47, not only possessed these images but also actively distributed them to other individuals with similar interests. The court was informed that Davies shared both images and videos of children being sexually abused, some of which involved victims as young as a few months old. His commentary accompanying the images was described as depraved, highlighting the extent of his depravity and the disturbing nature of his online activities.
Mr. Shaw explained that Davies claimed his initial exposure to these images was accidental, but he later admitted to an addiction that had no boundaries when it came to pornography. The court was told that Davies' online activities included the use of peer-to-peer networks, where he had an account with 108 images or videos available for others to download. Furthermore, authorities discovered that Davies had shared approximately 802 images with others, and his computer contained around 2,500 indecent images in total.
The police investigation was initiated after officers in Essex arrested a man involved in distributing indecent images. During their inquiries, they traced communications between this man and Davies via Skype, which led them to Davies' residence in Basingstoke. When police officers visited his flat in Skyline Plaza, they seized his computer and found the extensive collection of illegal images. The evidence was overwhelming, leading to Davies' guilty plea on 28 counts related to the creation and distribution of child abuse images.
In his defense, Davies' solicitor, Sinead Willox, expressed remorse and a desire to seek help for his addiction. She emphasized that Davies was ashamed and disgusted by his actions and acknowledged his early guilty plea as a positive factor. She also highlighted that his partner remained supportive and stood by him despite the circumstances.
During sentencing, Judge Nicholas Atkinson QC addressed the gravity of the offense, stating that the images represented a permanent record of child abuse, which likely caused lasting harm to the victims. The judge noted that Davies' commentary on the images was obscene and depraved, further aggravating his culpability. As a result, Davies was sentenced to two and a half years in prison, with the judge indicating that he would serve half of that term. Additionally, Davies was placed under a Sexual Offences Prevention Order and required to register as a sex offender, reflecting the serious nature of his crimes and the ongoing risk he poses to the community.