PETER WILSON FROM BRIDGE OF EARN ESCAPES PRISON AFTER CHILD INDECENT IMAGES DISCOVERY
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Bridge of Earn Child Abuser
A married man from Bridge of Earn, Peter Wilson, narrowly avoided a prison sentence after being found in possession of indecent images of children, following a police investigation at Perth Sheriff Court. The case highlighted the serious concerns surrounding the possession and distribution of such material, even when the number of images is relatively small.
Sheriff Gillian Wade addressed Wilson directly during the hearing, emphasizing the harm caused to children by such material. She stated, “It’s people like you who cause these children to suffer harm,” underscoring the gravity of the offense despite the limited quantity of images found on his computer.
The court was informed that Wilson, aged 39 and residing at Kintillo Gardens in Bridge of Earn, had a history of engaging in online activities that involved pornography and sex chat lines. It was revealed that he had been receiving treatment from his doctor for issues related to his consumption of pornography and his participation in sex chat rooms, which appeared to be a contributing factor to his offending behavior.
During the investigation, authorities executed a search warrant at Wilson’s residence, which he shares with his wife. Multiple electronic devices were seized, including his silver iMac computer. Wilson cooperated by providing the password to his device, which led to the discovery of the indecent images. The police found a total of 12 images on his computer, with one classified as Category A—the most obscene—two as Category B, and the remaining nine as Category C. Notably, three of these images had been deleted by Wilson himself, but the remaining nine were recovered from a folder labeled “iLife Asset Management.”
Following the discovery, Wilson was questioned and subsequently gave a “no comment” interview. He was released on bail pending further inquiries. The authorities revisited him on May 16 of the previous year, leading to his arrest. The case was further complicated by the fact that Wilson had been receiving ongoing treatment from his general practitioner since October 2016, due to distress related to his propensity for engaging in sex chat lines and viewing pornography.
During the court proceedings, the prosecution’s representative, Depute Fiscal Charmaine Gilmartin, explained that the images had been partially deleted by Wilson, but nine were recovered from his device. The investigation also revealed that the images were stored in a folder associated with his computer’s management system. Wilson’s solicitor emphasized that her client was a first-time offender and that his online activities, while concerning, were not illegal in themselves. However, she acknowledged that the escalation to more explicit chat rooms was troubling.
Wilson’s legal team also highlighted that he had lost his job as a customer services advisor at a bank but intended to appeal this decision. A report from the Tay Project, an organization dedicated to rehabilitating sex offenders, assessed Wilson as being at “low risk” of re-offending. As part of his sentence, Wilson was ordered to be supervised for the next three years, complete 100 hours of unpaid work, and participate in a program titled “Moving Forward, Making Changes.” Additionally, his name was added to the sex offenders’ register for three years, and his computer was forfeited as part of the court’s measures to prevent further offenses.
Overall, the case underscores the ongoing efforts by authorities to combat the possession of child indecent images and the importance of rehabilitation and supervision for offenders, even when the initial evidence appears limited.
Sheriff Gillian Wade addressed Wilson directly during the hearing, emphasizing the harm caused to children by such material. She stated, “It’s people like you who cause these children to suffer harm,” underscoring the gravity of the offense despite the limited quantity of images found on his computer.
The court was informed that Wilson, aged 39 and residing at Kintillo Gardens in Bridge of Earn, had a history of engaging in online activities that involved pornography and sex chat lines. It was revealed that he had been receiving treatment from his doctor for issues related to his consumption of pornography and his participation in sex chat rooms, which appeared to be a contributing factor to his offending behavior.
During the investigation, authorities executed a search warrant at Wilson’s residence, which he shares with his wife. Multiple electronic devices were seized, including his silver iMac computer. Wilson cooperated by providing the password to his device, which led to the discovery of the indecent images. The police found a total of 12 images on his computer, with one classified as Category A—the most obscene—two as Category B, and the remaining nine as Category C. Notably, three of these images had been deleted by Wilson himself, but the remaining nine were recovered from a folder labeled “iLife Asset Management.”
Following the discovery, Wilson was questioned and subsequently gave a “no comment” interview. He was released on bail pending further inquiries. The authorities revisited him on May 16 of the previous year, leading to his arrest. The case was further complicated by the fact that Wilson had been receiving ongoing treatment from his general practitioner since October 2016, due to distress related to his propensity for engaging in sex chat lines and viewing pornography.
During the court proceedings, the prosecution’s representative, Depute Fiscal Charmaine Gilmartin, explained that the images had been partially deleted by Wilson, but nine were recovered from his device. The investigation also revealed that the images were stored in a folder associated with his computer’s management system. Wilson’s solicitor emphasized that her client was a first-time offender and that his online activities, while concerning, were not illegal in themselves. However, she acknowledged that the escalation to more explicit chat rooms was troubling.
Wilson’s legal team also highlighted that he had lost his job as a customer services advisor at a bank but intended to appeal this decision. A report from the Tay Project, an organization dedicated to rehabilitating sex offenders, assessed Wilson as being at “low risk” of re-offending. As part of his sentence, Wilson was ordered to be supervised for the next three years, complete 100 hours of unpaid work, and participate in a program titled “Moving Forward, Making Changes.” Additionally, his name was added to the sex offenders’ register for three years, and his computer was forfeited as part of the court’s measures to prevent further offenses.
Overall, the case underscores the ongoing efforts by authorities to combat the possession of child indecent images and the importance of rehabilitation and supervision for offenders, even when the initial evidence appears limited.