PHILLIP DAVIS FROM HARRABY SENTENCED FOR POSSESSING OVER 4,000 CHILD INDECENT IMAGES IN CARLISLE
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Harraby Child Sexual Abuser
In a significant case that underscores the ongoing efforts of law enforcement to combat child exploitation, a man from Carlisle has been sentenced after being found in possession of an alarming number of indecent images of children. Phillip Davis, aged 62 and residing on Lazonby Terrace in Harraby, was brought before the courts following a series of charges related to the possession of these illicit materials.
In August, Davis appeared at Carlisle Crown Court where he pleaded guilty to nine separate charges. The court proceedings revealed the disturbing extent of his possession, which included over 4,000 indecent images of minors. The severity of the case prompted the court to impose strict measures to prevent any further harm.
During the sentencing, which took place yesterday, the judge ordered Davis to be placed on the sex offenders’ register for the remainder of his life. Additionally, he was subjected to a three-year supervision order, requiring him to adhere to certain conditions aimed at monitoring his conduct and preventing any future offences.
The charges against Davis spanned a period from December 2012 to September of the previous year. The first five charges involved images classified as category C, which are considered less severe but nonetheless illegal. The sixth charge, committed last September, involved a staggering 4,174 images, all classified as category C. Further charges included 36 images categorized as B, which are deemed more serious, from incidents in May and September of the previous year. The final charge involved a single image classified as category A, the most serious type, also from last September.
Detective Constable Ellie Rushton commented on the case, emphasizing the importance of law enforcement’s role in protecting children. She stated, “This case shows that Cumbria Police will prosecute those who exploit children by engaging in this sort of behaviour. We take any intelligence of child exploitation, including possessing or making indecent images, very seriously. Our priority is to keep children in Cumbria safe, and we are committed to thorough and professional investigations.”
Overall, the case highlights the ongoing vigilance required to combat child exploitation and the commitment of local authorities and police to bring offenders to justice, ensuring the safety and well-being of children across the region.
In August, Davis appeared at Carlisle Crown Court where he pleaded guilty to nine separate charges. The court proceedings revealed the disturbing extent of his possession, which included over 4,000 indecent images of minors. The severity of the case prompted the court to impose strict measures to prevent any further harm.
During the sentencing, which took place yesterday, the judge ordered Davis to be placed on the sex offenders’ register for the remainder of his life. Additionally, he was subjected to a three-year supervision order, requiring him to adhere to certain conditions aimed at monitoring his conduct and preventing any future offences.
The charges against Davis spanned a period from December 2012 to September of the previous year. The first five charges involved images classified as category C, which are considered less severe but nonetheless illegal. The sixth charge, committed last September, involved a staggering 4,174 images, all classified as category C. Further charges included 36 images categorized as B, which are deemed more serious, from incidents in May and September of the previous year. The final charge involved a single image classified as category A, the most serious type, also from last September.
Detective Constable Ellie Rushton commented on the case, emphasizing the importance of law enforcement’s role in protecting children. She stated, “This case shows that Cumbria Police will prosecute those who exploit children by engaging in this sort of behaviour. We take any intelligence of child exploitation, including possessing or making indecent images, very seriously. Our priority is to keep children in Cumbria safe, and we are committed to thorough and professional investigations.”
Overall, the case highlights the ongoing vigilance required to combat child exploitation and the commitment of local authorities and police to bring offenders to justice, ensuring the safety and well-being of children across the region.