RYAN GUNN FROM BROUGH SENTENCED AFTER HORRIFIC CHILD PORNOGRAPHY DISCOVERED IN HULL
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Brough Child Sexual Abuser
In a disturbing case that has shocked the local community, Ryan Gunn, a resident of Brough, has been sentenced to a significant prison term following his involvement in possessing and viewing a vast array of child abuse images. The case came to light after Gunn's stepfather, who was living with him at the time, took the drastic step of seizing Gunn's mobile phone and reporting the offensive material to the police.
In May, detectives conducted a thorough investigation after the stepfather's report, leading to the discovery of a staggering 920 images on Gunn's device. Among these images, some depicted boys as young as five years old, with nearly half classified as Category A, indicating the most severe level of abuse. The severity of the material was such that it prompted immediate concern from law enforcement officials.
Despite confiscating the phone at that time, authorities did not press charges immediately. It was only in September that Gunn was re-arrested after officers found him viewing more indecent material on a new phone he had acquired just five days earlier. The police investigation revealed a disturbing pattern of behavior, with Gunn repeatedly accessing and possessing highly illegal images.
Remarkably, even though Gunn's stepfather expressed concerns about Gunn living under the same roof as his partner's children, police persuaded him to allow Gunn to return home in May. This decision was made despite the evident risks and the nature of the material found on Gunn's devices.
Gunn, who is originally from Brough, had previously been given a second chance in 2016 when a 15-month jail sentence for similar offenses was suspended for two years. At that time, he pleaded guilty to four charges related to indecent images and one charge of possessing extreme pornography, which included images of bestiality. His prior offenses underscored a pattern of concerning behavior.
During the current proceedings at Hull Crown Court, the judge, Jeremy Richardson QC, expressed profound concern upon reviewing the pre-sentence report, describing it as one of the most troubling he had encountered in a long time. As the court session progressed, Gunn displayed inappropriate behavior, making obscene gestures from the dock, including sticking up two fingers behind his defense counsel, Richard Thompson, while mitigation was being presented.
Judge Richardson decided to delay sentencing until the following Wednesday to allow himself time to reflect. In his remarks, he made it clear that Gunn would face a substantial prison sentence. Addressing Gunn directly, the judge stated, "You are going to prison and you are going to prison for a substantial period of time." He condemned Gunn's conduct, highlighting his vulgar gestures and perverted tendencies, and emphasized the need for severe punishment to serve justice.
In a related case from June 2016, Gunn was caught with hundreds of indecent images of children but avoided immediate imprisonment. Police had traced an IP address linked to his Brough residence, which was being used to access illegal content. During a search of his property, authorities seized his computer and other digital devices, revealing a total of 324 Category A images, along with numerous other prohibited and extreme pornographic images. Despite the gravity of these findings, Gunn was sentenced to 15 months in jail, suspended for two years, and was ordered to undergo 60 days of rehabilitation. Additionally, he was required to register as a sex offender for ten years and was subjected to a five-year sexual harm prevention order.
Further complicating his case, Gunn was diagnosed with oppositional defiant disorder and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. His court proceedings were initially delayed due to the high costs of a court-funded psychological assessment, which he declined after receiving quotes of £2,500 and £1,400. His legal representative, Ian Phillip, explained that the expenses were prohibitive and that the court would not have approved such expenditure. Nevertheless, the court indicated that Gunn would not be disadvantaged by the absence of this report, as a comprehensive probation report would assist in sentencing.
Gunn, residing at Grange Park in Brough, is scheduled for sentencing on June 13. The judge emphasized the importance of rehabilitation and the need to eradicate Gunn's perverted views, stating that the court would keep all sentencing options open and that justice would be served based on the evidence and reports available. The case underscores the ongoing concerns about child exploitation and the importance of strict legal action to protect vulnerable victims and uphold community safety.
In May, detectives conducted a thorough investigation after the stepfather's report, leading to the discovery of a staggering 920 images on Gunn's device. Among these images, some depicted boys as young as five years old, with nearly half classified as Category A, indicating the most severe level of abuse. The severity of the material was such that it prompted immediate concern from law enforcement officials.
Despite confiscating the phone at that time, authorities did not press charges immediately. It was only in September that Gunn was re-arrested after officers found him viewing more indecent material on a new phone he had acquired just five days earlier. The police investigation revealed a disturbing pattern of behavior, with Gunn repeatedly accessing and possessing highly illegal images.
Remarkably, even though Gunn's stepfather expressed concerns about Gunn living under the same roof as his partner's children, police persuaded him to allow Gunn to return home in May. This decision was made despite the evident risks and the nature of the material found on Gunn's devices.
Gunn, who is originally from Brough, had previously been given a second chance in 2016 when a 15-month jail sentence for similar offenses was suspended for two years. At that time, he pleaded guilty to four charges related to indecent images and one charge of possessing extreme pornography, which included images of bestiality. His prior offenses underscored a pattern of concerning behavior.
During the current proceedings at Hull Crown Court, the judge, Jeremy Richardson QC, expressed profound concern upon reviewing the pre-sentence report, describing it as one of the most troubling he had encountered in a long time. As the court session progressed, Gunn displayed inappropriate behavior, making obscene gestures from the dock, including sticking up two fingers behind his defense counsel, Richard Thompson, while mitigation was being presented.
Judge Richardson decided to delay sentencing until the following Wednesday to allow himself time to reflect. In his remarks, he made it clear that Gunn would face a substantial prison sentence. Addressing Gunn directly, the judge stated, "You are going to prison and you are going to prison for a substantial period of time." He condemned Gunn's conduct, highlighting his vulgar gestures and perverted tendencies, and emphasized the need for severe punishment to serve justice.
In a related case from June 2016, Gunn was caught with hundreds of indecent images of children but avoided immediate imprisonment. Police had traced an IP address linked to his Brough residence, which was being used to access illegal content. During a search of his property, authorities seized his computer and other digital devices, revealing a total of 324 Category A images, along with numerous other prohibited and extreme pornographic images. Despite the gravity of these findings, Gunn was sentenced to 15 months in jail, suspended for two years, and was ordered to undergo 60 days of rehabilitation. Additionally, he was required to register as a sex offender for ten years and was subjected to a five-year sexual harm prevention order.
Further complicating his case, Gunn was diagnosed with oppositional defiant disorder and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. His court proceedings were initially delayed due to the high costs of a court-funded psychological assessment, which he declined after receiving quotes of £2,500 and £1,400. His legal representative, Ian Phillip, explained that the expenses were prohibitive and that the court would not have approved such expenditure. Nevertheless, the court indicated that Gunn would not be disadvantaged by the absence of this report, as a comprehensive probation report would assist in sentencing.
Gunn, residing at Grange Park in Brough, is scheduled for sentencing on June 13. The judge emphasized the importance of rehabilitation and the need to eradicate Gunn's perverted views, stating that the court would keep all sentencing options open and that justice would be served based on the evidence and reports available. The case underscores the ongoing concerns about child exploitation and the importance of strict legal action to protect vulnerable victims and uphold community safety.