PAUL WILKINSON FROM WARRINGTON SENTENCED FOR CHILD PORNOGRAPHY AT OLD HALL
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Warrington Child Sexual Abuser
In a serious case that has shocked the Warrington community, 25-year-old Paul Wilkinson was brought before Warrington Crown Court following a police raid at his residence in Old Hall. The incident unfolded in January when law enforcement officers executed an early morning operation at Wilkinsonâs home on Willoughby Close, leading to his immediate arrest.
During the subsequent investigation, authorities confiscated Wilkinsonâs Packard computer, which was subjected to detailed forensic analysis. The search revealed a disturbing collection of digital material, with a total of 2,404 indecent images of children stored on the device. Among these, fifteen images had been deliberately downloaded using a file-sharing program, a tool commonly used for exchanging music and other media files online. This indicates an active effort on Wilkinsonâs part to acquire such illicit content.
Despite attempts to delete most of the offending images, some remained stored on his hard drive, highlighting a clear intent to conceal the material. The images were classified according to their explicitness, with two of them receiving the most severe rating of five, indicating the highest level of explicit content involving minors. The severity of these images underscores the gravity of Wilkinsonâs actions.
In court, Wilkinson admitted to being a âporn addictâ who spent approximately six hours daily browsing the internet for âfetishâ images. He claimed that his interest was limited to girls aged 16 and above and insisted he was unaware that possessing such material was illegal. His defense lawyer, Philip Martin, acknowledged the serious implications of Wilkinsonâs crimes, emphasizing that the ongoing viewing of such images perpetuates the victimâs suffering, preventing them from achieving closure.
Mr. Martin also argued that Wilkinsonâs âperverted interestâ could be addressed more effectively through a rehabilitative approach. He suggested that a program designed to explore the underlying reasons for his paedophilia might serve as a more constructive punishment than incarceration alone.
However, Judge Thomas Teague QC was unequivocal in his judgment, stating that Wilkinson ârichly deservesâ a prison sentence. In his sentencing remarks, the judge condemned Wilkinsonâs actions, noting that his extensive viewing of repulsive pornography involving underage girls was a clear indication of his guilt. The court sentenced Wilkinson to eight months in prison, but this sentence was suspended for two years, contingent upon his participation in a rehabilitation program. Failure to attend the program would result in the immediate serving of the prison term.
Additionally, Wilkinson was ordered to register as a sex offender, a requirement that will remain in effect for five years. This case serves as a stark reminder of the ongoing efforts by law enforcement and the judiciary to combat child exploitation and protect vulnerable minors from harm.
During the subsequent investigation, authorities confiscated Wilkinsonâs Packard computer, which was subjected to detailed forensic analysis. The search revealed a disturbing collection of digital material, with a total of 2,404 indecent images of children stored on the device. Among these, fifteen images had been deliberately downloaded using a file-sharing program, a tool commonly used for exchanging music and other media files online. This indicates an active effort on Wilkinsonâs part to acquire such illicit content.
Despite attempts to delete most of the offending images, some remained stored on his hard drive, highlighting a clear intent to conceal the material. The images were classified according to their explicitness, with two of them receiving the most severe rating of five, indicating the highest level of explicit content involving minors. The severity of these images underscores the gravity of Wilkinsonâs actions.
In court, Wilkinson admitted to being a âporn addictâ who spent approximately six hours daily browsing the internet for âfetishâ images. He claimed that his interest was limited to girls aged 16 and above and insisted he was unaware that possessing such material was illegal. His defense lawyer, Philip Martin, acknowledged the serious implications of Wilkinsonâs crimes, emphasizing that the ongoing viewing of such images perpetuates the victimâs suffering, preventing them from achieving closure.
Mr. Martin also argued that Wilkinsonâs âperverted interestâ could be addressed more effectively through a rehabilitative approach. He suggested that a program designed to explore the underlying reasons for his paedophilia might serve as a more constructive punishment than incarceration alone.
However, Judge Thomas Teague QC was unequivocal in his judgment, stating that Wilkinson ârichly deservesâ a prison sentence. In his sentencing remarks, the judge condemned Wilkinsonâs actions, noting that his extensive viewing of repulsive pornography involving underage girls was a clear indication of his guilt. The court sentenced Wilkinson to eight months in prison, but this sentence was suspended for two years, contingent upon his participation in a rehabilitation program. Failure to attend the program would result in the immediate serving of the prison term.
Additionally, Wilkinson was ordered to register as a sex offender, a requirement that will remain in effect for five years. This case serves as a stark reminder of the ongoing efforts by law enforcement and the judiciary to combat child exploitation and protect vulnerable minors from harm.