CHESTERFIELD COMEDIAN TOM BINNS ADMITS TO POSSESSING CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE IMAGES IN DERBY COURT
In a serious development in the ongoing investigation, Chesterfield native and comedian Tom Binns has publicly acknowledged possessing explicit images of children involved in sexual abuse.The incident came to light during a court appearance on November 21, where Binns, aged 52, faced multiple charges related to the possession and creation of indecent images of minors.
Tom Binns, widely recognized for his comedic persona Ivan Brackenbury, a hospital radio DJ, claimed that he had downloaded the disturbing images by mistake.
Despite his attempt to explain the circumstances, the court found sufficient evidence to charge him with five counts of making indecent images and one count of possessing such material.
Binns, who resides in Chesterfield, did not contest the charges and expressed a willingness to accept whatever punishment the court deems appropriate.
The court proceedings revealed that Binns had asked a family friend to sell three electronic devices on eBay.
Investigations uncovered that all three devices contained the illicit images, raising serious concerns about his involvement and the extent of his actions.
The authorities are continuing their inquiries to determine whether there was any further distribution or possession beyond what has been admitted.
Following his initial court appearance, Binns is scheduled to return to Derby Crown Court on January 23 for sentencing.
The case has garnered significant attention, given Binns' public profile and the serious nature of the charges.
His career includes appearances on well-known television programmes such as The IT Crowd, Spooks, Drifters, and Knowing Me, Knowing You with Alan Partridge.
He has also been featured in two episodes of 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown.
As the legal process unfolds, the community in Chesterfield and the wider public are awaiting the court's decision, which will determine the consequences for Binns' future and serve as a stark reminder of the gravity of such offenses.
