TONY ASLETT CAUGHT WITH 15000 CHILD ABUSE IMAGES AT BUCKINGHAM PALACE IN PAGHAM

In a shocking case that has sent ripples through the community, Tony Aslett, a resident of Pagham, was apprehended at Buckingham Palace and subsequently sentenced to prison after authorities uncovered a disturbing collection of indecent images and videos of children on his electronic devices.

On April 27, 2015, Aslett, aged 52, who was employed as a visitor services warden at Buckingham Palace, was taken into custody by the National Crime Agency (NCA). The arrest followed a thorough investigation that revealed the extent of his illicit activities. During the search of his residence, conducted earlier on March 19, 2015, officers seized two laptops, three USB storage devices, and a computer tower. These devices were later analyzed and found to contain a staggering total of 15,116 indecent images and videos of children, categorized across levels A, B, and C, with level A being the most severe.

Further investigation uncovered that these images and videos were created over a span of several years, from 2009 to 2015. The NCA reported that Aslett had recently purchased a white Acer tablet, which also contained material of a similar nature. The analysis of his devices revealed a disturbing pattern of possession and creation of child abuse content, highlighting the severity of his actions.

Throughout the investigation, Aslett’s former partner provided insight into his personal life, stating that he often spent many evenings alone in his bedroom, which may have facilitated his illicit activities. Despite being charged in December 2015, Aslett repeatedly claimed he was unfit to stand trial, citing health issues. During police interviews, he remained silent, refusing to cooperate with authorities. His refusal to speak did not prevent the case from progressing, and he was eventually brought before Kingston Crown Court.

At the court hearing, Aslett pleaded guilty to seven counts of making indecent images of children. The court sentenced him to nine months in prison. In addition to his incarceration, the court imposed a sexual harm prevention order and a forfeiture order for the destruction of all his electronic devices, aiming to prevent further harm and ensure the removal of the illicit material from circulation.

Mark McCormack, branch commander of the NCA, issued a stark warning about individuals like Aslett, emphasizing their role in perpetuating the cycle of abuse. He stated, “People like Aslett are directly responsible for perpetuating the physical abuse of defenceless children by viewing and copying the images and videos.” The case underscores the ongoing efforts of law enforcement agencies to combat child exploitation and protect vulnerable victims from further harm.