RICHARD WILMOT FROM CLEVEDON SENTENCED FOR CHILD PORNOGRAPHY OFFENSES

In a case that highlights ongoing concerns about the possession and distribution of illicit material involving minors, Richard Wilmot, a resident of Clevedon, was sentenced to a total of 16 months in prison following his repeated violations of court orders related to child pornography. The proceedings took place at Bristol Crown Court, where Wilmot's history of offending was thoroughly examined and his latest transgressions led to a significant custodial sentence.

Wilmot, who resides in Stonebridge, Clevedon, had previously been cautioned, subjected to community orders, and even received a suspended prison sentence along with a Sexual Offences Prevention Order (SOPO). Despite these measures, he continued to indulge in illegal activities involving images of children. His persistent offending came to light once again in January when police officers visited his residence with a warrant. During this visit, Wilmot did not deny the presence of illicit images on his computer; instead, he openly admitted to the officers that such images existed on his laptop. Additionally, he disclosed that there was a box stored under his bed containing indecent photographs and children's clothing, along with pictures cut out from magazines, indicating a disturbing pattern of behavior.

Authorities examined Wilmot's computer and discovered a staggering 328 indecent images of children, including six classified as the most serious category, category five. This evidence underscored the severity of his offenses and his blatant disregard for previous court orders designed to prevent such conduct. Wilmot faced multiple charges, including breaching the Sexual Offences Prevention Order, possessing indecent images, and creating indecent images of minors. He pleaded guilty to all three charges.

Judge Michael Roach, presiding over the case, described the images as