BASINGSTOKE PAEDOPHILE THOMAS SLOMAN SENTENCED FOR CHILD SEX ABUSE STREAMED FROM PHILIPPINES
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Basingstoke Child Sexual Abuser
In a case that has shocked the local community of Basingstoke, Thomas Sloman, a man residing in Cairngorm Close, Buckskin, has been sentenced to a lengthy prison term after being found guilty of heinous child sex crimes involving live streaming from the Philippines. The severity of his offenses and the disturbing nature of the evidence presented in court have underscored the grave threat posed by online child exploitation.
According to investigations conducted by the National Crime Agency (NCA), Sloman was found to possess approximately 12,000 indecent images of children. These images, which included some classified as “category A” — representing the most severe forms of abuse — were discovered on his computer and other electronic devices. The sheer volume and nature of these images highlight the extent of his involvement in child exploitation activities.
Further evidence uncovered during the investigation revealed that Sloman, aged 43 and a father of two, was actively engaged in online chats where he requested and solicited explicit images from others. Court records detailed chat logs in which he repeatedly asked for photographs to be sent to him, demonstrating a clear pattern of predatory behavior. Additionally, authorities found that he had made arrangements to view abuse over the internet, further implicating him in ongoing child exploitation.
The NCA’s Child Exploitation and Online Protection (CEOP) Command executed a raid on Sloman’s residence in January of the previous year. During this operation, investigators seized multiple electronic devices and discovered numerous images that had been screen-grabbed from live webcam streams. These findings provided concrete evidence of Sloman’s involvement in live-streamed child abuse, which he had been actively participating in from his home in Basingstoke.
Sloman faced multiple charges, including 10 counts of making indecent images of children and nine counts of attempting or commissioning sexual offenses against minors. He entered a plea of not guilty, claiming that his computer had been hacked and that the images were not his. However, after a four-day trial at Winchester Crown Court, the jury found him guilty of all charges on May 26.
Following his conviction, Sloman appeared before the same court to be sentenced. On the Friday of the sentencing hearing, he was handed an 11-year prison sentence, reflecting the gravity of his crimes. In addition to his custodial term, he was given a supervision order lasting two and a half years. Furthermore, he will remain on the offenders register for the rest of his life, ensuring ongoing monitoring of his activities and potential risk to the community.
This case serves as a stark reminder of the dangers posed by online predators and the importance of vigilant law enforcement efforts to combat child exploitation in all its forms, both locally and internationally.
According to investigations conducted by the National Crime Agency (NCA), Sloman was found to possess approximately 12,000 indecent images of children. These images, which included some classified as “category A” — representing the most severe forms of abuse — were discovered on his computer and other electronic devices. The sheer volume and nature of these images highlight the extent of his involvement in child exploitation activities.
Further evidence uncovered during the investigation revealed that Sloman, aged 43 and a father of two, was actively engaged in online chats where he requested and solicited explicit images from others. Court records detailed chat logs in which he repeatedly asked for photographs to be sent to him, demonstrating a clear pattern of predatory behavior. Additionally, authorities found that he had made arrangements to view abuse over the internet, further implicating him in ongoing child exploitation.
The NCA’s Child Exploitation and Online Protection (CEOP) Command executed a raid on Sloman’s residence in January of the previous year. During this operation, investigators seized multiple electronic devices and discovered numerous images that had been screen-grabbed from live webcam streams. These findings provided concrete evidence of Sloman’s involvement in live-streamed child abuse, which he had been actively participating in from his home in Basingstoke.
Sloman faced multiple charges, including 10 counts of making indecent images of children and nine counts of attempting or commissioning sexual offenses against minors. He entered a plea of not guilty, claiming that his computer had been hacked and that the images were not his. However, after a four-day trial at Winchester Crown Court, the jury found him guilty of all charges on May 26.
Following his conviction, Sloman appeared before the same court to be sentenced. On the Friday of the sentencing hearing, he was handed an 11-year prison sentence, reflecting the gravity of his crimes. In addition to his custodial term, he was given a supervision order lasting two and a half years. Furthermore, he will remain on the offenders register for the rest of his life, ensuring ongoing monitoring of his activities and potential risk to the community.
This case serves as a stark reminder of the dangers posed by online predators and the importance of vigilant law enforcement efforts to combat child exploitation in all its forms, both locally and internationally.