STEVEN BELLAMY SENTENCED IN HILTON FOR CHILD ABUSE IMAGE OFFENSES AT DERBY CROWN COURT
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Hilton Child Sexual Abuser
In February 2020, Steven Bellamy, a 29-year-old resident of Humber Street in Hilton, faced a severe legal judgment at Derby Crown Court following his conviction related to the possession and distribution of highly disturbing child abuse images. The court proceedings revealed the extent of Bellamy’s involvement in viewing, sharing, and paying for explicit content involving minors, which prompted a stern response from the judiciary.
During the sentencing, Bellamy was visibly distressed, trembling in the dock as the judge announced his sentence of two years and four months in prison. As he was escorted away to the detention cells, he managed to mouth words of remorse and affection to his family members who had come to support him in the courtroom gallery, saying, “I am sorry, I love you.”
The case against Bellamy was built on evidence gathered by police, who responded to concerns about his online activities. Authorities discovered that he had been actively viewing, possessing, and sharing horrific images of child abuse. It was also uncovered that Bellamy had paid a Filipino woman to perform sex acts on webcam with young children, which he paid extra for if children appeared in the videos. This disturbing detail highlighted the extent of his depravity and the seriousness of his offenses.
Prosecutor Leanne Summers outlined the case, explaining that police were dispatched to Bellamy’s address after reports indicated he was paying cash to access illegal videos and images. Upon arrest, Bellamy admitted to engaging in these activities over a period of approximately two and a half years. He disclosed that he had incurred significant debt by paying a large sum of money to a webcam model in the Philippines, and he confirmed that he paid additional money if children were involved in the videos.
Authorities seized electronic devices from Bellamy’s residence, which contained a total of 255 child abuse images and videos. Among these, 55 were classified as Category A, indicating the most severe level of harm. The evidence also revealed that Bellamy had shared some of these images, including sending a link to a Dropbox folder titled “Baby” via Snapchat. This folder contained 42 images of a child under the age of one. The recipient of the link viewed the images and inquired if there were more, illustrating the distribution of such material.
Bellamy pleaded guilty to three counts of possessing indecent images and three counts of distributing them. In addition to his prison sentence, he was subjected to a 10-year sexual harm prevention order and was placed on the sex offender register for the same duration. The court’s decision reflected the gravity of his actions and the ongoing threat posed by such offenses.
Judge Warburton addressed Bellamy’s legal representative, Stuart Newsam, emphasizing the disturbing nature of the case. The judge pointed out that children had been present during the webcam sessions where Bellamy watched the Filipino woman perform sex acts, and that he had paid extra for this content. Mr. Newsam acknowledged that Bellamy’s offending was driven by debt, depression, and degradation, and noted that Bellamy was now in stable accommodation with a supportive partner, mother, and father, all of whom were aware of his offending and present in court.
In his sentencing remarks, the judge expressed grave concern about the wider implications of Bellamy’s actions. He stated that individuals who keep and share such images contribute to a market that encourages further abuse of children. The judge condemned Bellamy’s conduct over the two-and-a-half-year period, which involved viewing indecent images of children and paying extra for content depicting children being restrained and sexually abused. The severity of the case was underscored by the fact that some images showed children being restrained during abuse, a detail that caused serious concern and highlighted the gravity of Bellamy’s offending beyond typical possession of indecent images.
During the sentencing, Bellamy was visibly distressed, trembling in the dock as the judge announced his sentence of two years and four months in prison. As he was escorted away to the detention cells, he managed to mouth words of remorse and affection to his family members who had come to support him in the courtroom gallery, saying, “I am sorry, I love you.”
The case against Bellamy was built on evidence gathered by police, who responded to concerns about his online activities. Authorities discovered that he had been actively viewing, possessing, and sharing horrific images of child abuse. It was also uncovered that Bellamy had paid a Filipino woman to perform sex acts on webcam with young children, which he paid extra for if children appeared in the videos. This disturbing detail highlighted the extent of his depravity and the seriousness of his offenses.
Prosecutor Leanne Summers outlined the case, explaining that police were dispatched to Bellamy’s address after reports indicated he was paying cash to access illegal videos and images. Upon arrest, Bellamy admitted to engaging in these activities over a period of approximately two and a half years. He disclosed that he had incurred significant debt by paying a large sum of money to a webcam model in the Philippines, and he confirmed that he paid additional money if children were involved in the videos.
Authorities seized electronic devices from Bellamy’s residence, which contained a total of 255 child abuse images and videos. Among these, 55 were classified as Category A, indicating the most severe level of harm. The evidence also revealed that Bellamy had shared some of these images, including sending a link to a Dropbox folder titled “Baby” via Snapchat. This folder contained 42 images of a child under the age of one. The recipient of the link viewed the images and inquired if there were more, illustrating the distribution of such material.
Bellamy pleaded guilty to three counts of possessing indecent images and three counts of distributing them. In addition to his prison sentence, he was subjected to a 10-year sexual harm prevention order and was placed on the sex offender register for the same duration. The court’s decision reflected the gravity of his actions and the ongoing threat posed by such offenses.
Judge Warburton addressed Bellamy’s legal representative, Stuart Newsam, emphasizing the disturbing nature of the case. The judge pointed out that children had been present during the webcam sessions where Bellamy watched the Filipino woman perform sex acts, and that he had paid extra for this content. Mr. Newsam acknowledged that Bellamy’s offending was driven by debt, depression, and degradation, and noted that Bellamy was now in stable accommodation with a supportive partner, mother, and father, all of whom were aware of his offending and present in court.
In his sentencing remarks, the judge expressed grave concern about the wider implications of Bellamy’s actions. He stated that individuals who keep and share such images contribute to a market that encourages further abuse of children. The judge condemned Bellamy’s conduct over the two-and-a-half-year period, which involved viewing indecent images of children and paying extra for content depicting children being restrained and sexually abused. The severity of the case was underscored by the fact that some images showed children being restrained during abuse, a detail that caused serious concern and highlighted the gravity of Bellamy’s offending beyond typical possession of indecent images.