TONY GAMMON OF WOOTTON BASSETT FACES SERIOUS CHILD PORNOGRAPHY CHARGES IN SWINDON
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Wootton Bassett Child Sexual Abuser
In a disturbing case that has shocked the community of Wootton Bassett, Tony Gammon, aged 28, has been linked to the possession and creation of highly illegal and depraved images and videos involving children. The allegations against Gammon are grave, involving the storage and distribution of material depicting the sexual abuse of minors, some as young as one year old, and span a period from 2007 to 2012.
According to court records, Gammon was found to have been actively hunting, downloading, and meticulously organizing these vile images and films on his personal computers over a span of approximately five years. The police investigation was initiated after authorities received credible information suggesting that Gammon was accessing such prohibited material from his residence in Wootton Bassett. On December 2012, law enforcement officers executed a warrant at his home, located on The Rosary, and seized multiple devices, including his laptop, desktop computer, and eleven floppy disks. These items were later confirmed to contain numerous images and videos of children being sexually exploited.
During questioning, Gammon attempted to downplay the extent of his activities, claiming that he had only a limited number of images and videos. Prosecutor Claire Marlow revealed that he had actively searched for these materials using specific search terms and had stored them in organized files on his computer. She further explained that Gammon had visited online image boards that hosted prohibited content, including cartoons depicting children in sexualized scenarios. The material uncovered was particularly disturbing, with the majority of the images involving children under the age of 13, and the youngest being just one year old. In total, authorities found 464 images, of which 26 were videos. Among these videos, two were approximately 51 minutes long, and four others exceeded 17 minutes, indicating a significant level of engagement with this illegal content.
Gammon faced multiple charges, including five counts of making indecent images of children and one count of possessing such images. Additionally, he admitted to possessing 249 prohibited images, which consisted of sexualized cartoons of children. The severity of the case was underscored by the nature of the material, which included both photographic and animated depictions of minors in sexual contexts.
In court, defense lawyer James Burke highlighted the personal consequences of Gammon’s actions, noting that he had lost his job at a factory where he had worked for six years, assembling and packing engine parts. Burke also pointed out that Gammon exhibited a cognitive defect related to the sexualization of children, which could be addressed through participation in a specialized sexual offenders treatment program. The lawyer emphasized that Gammon had no prior criminal record and was living with his parents in Wootton Bassett, suggesting that his risk to the community could be effectively managed through supervised rehabilitation.
Judge Peter Blair QC delivered the sentencing, condemning Gammon’s actions as “despicable” and stressing the law’s serious stance on such offenses. Despite Gammon being a first-time offender, the judge acknowledged the gravity of possessing such material. He sentenced Gammon to an eight-month jail term, suspended for two years, and ordered him to complete a sex offenders treatment program. Furthermore, the court imposed a sexual offences prevention order for five years and mandated that Gammon register as a sex offender for the same duration.
In a related case earlier in October 2014, Gammon faced additional charges at Swindon Magistrates Court, where he was accused of making and possessing a total of 459 indecent images and videos of children, including some involving penetration. The evidence suggested that these illegal materials were created and stored over a period from 2007 to 2012, with 161 images in the highest category, indicating the most serious offenses. The court was told that 259 prohibited images were found on his devices in December 2012. Due to the seriousness of the charges, Gammon was unable to enter a plea at the magistrates’ level and was scheduled to appear at Swindon Crown Court on November 14, where he is expected to enter a plea of guilty. He has been released on bail under strict conditions, including a prohibition on unsupervised contact with children under 16.
Prosecutor Kate Prince highlighted the disturbing nature of the evidence, noting that some of the videos found on Gammon’s devices lasted between 18 and 51 minutes and contained Category A material, which is classified as the most severe. The court was informed that these materials were accessed over a period of five months, with searches and organized storage indicating deliberate and sustained engagement with illegal content. The chair of the magistrates’ bench, Mary Holland, emphasized the gravity of the case, warning Gammon that failure to appear at the upcoming Crown Court hearing would constitute an offense. She ordered that he be released on conditional bail, with strict restrictions on contact with minors, and mandated that a probation report be prepared to assist the judge in sentencing.
The case has drawn significant attention due to the serious nature of the offenses and the community’s concern over the safety of children in Wootton Bassett and surrounding areas. Authorities continue to emphasize the importance of vigilance and the need for strict enforcement of laws protecting minors from exploitation and abuse.
According to court records, Gammon was found to have been actively hunting, downloading, and meticulously organizing these vile images and films on his personal computers over a span of approximately five years. The police investigation was initiated after authorities received credible information suggesting that Gammon was accessing such prohibited material from his residence in Wootton Bassett. On December 2012, law enforcement officers executed a warrant at his home, located on The Rosary, and seized multiple devices, including his laptop, desktop computer, and eleven floppy disks. These items were later confirmed to contain numerous images and videos of children being sexually exploited.
During questioning, Gammon attempted to downplay the extent of his activities, claiming that he had only a limited number of images and videos. Prosecutor Claire Marlow revealed that he had actively searched for these materials using specific search terms and had stored them in organized files on his computer. She further explained that Gammon had visited online image boards that hosted prohibited content, including cartoons depicting children in sexualized scenarios. The material uncovered was particularly disturbing, with the majority of the images involving children under the age of 13, and the youngest being just one year old. In total, authorities found 464 images, of which 26 were videos. Among these videos, two were approximately 51 minutes long, and four others exceeded 17 minutes, indicating a significant level of engagement with this illegal content.
Gammon faced multiple charges, including five counts of making indecent images of children and one count of possessing such images. Additionally, he admitted to possessing 249 prohibited images, which consisted of sexualized cartoons of children. The severity of the case was underscored by the nature of the material, which included both photographic and animated depictions of minors in sexual contexts.
In court, defense lawyer James Burke highlighted the personal consequences of Gammon’s actions, noting that he had lost his job at a factory where he had worked for six years, assembling and packing engine parts. Burke also pointed out that Gammon exhibited a cognitive defect related to the sexualization of children, which could be addressed through participation in a specialized sexual offenders treatment program. The lawyer emphasized that Gammon had no prior criminal record and was living with his parents in Wootton Bassett, suggesting that his risk to the community could be effectively managed through supervised rehabilitation.
Judge Peter Blair QC delivered the sentencing, condemning Gammon’s actions as “despicable” and stressing the law’s serious stance on such offenses. Despite Gammon being a first-time offender, the judge acknowledged the gravity of possessing such material. He sentenced Gammon to an eight-month jail term, suspended for two years, and ordered him to complete a sex offenders treatment program. Furthermore, the court imposed a sexual offences prevention order for five years and mandated that Gammon register as a sex offender for the same duration.
In a related case earlier in October 2014, Gammon faced additional charges at Swindon Magistrates Court, where he was accused of making and possessing a total of 459 indecent images and videos of children, including some involving penetration. The evidence suggested that these illegal materials were created and stored over a period from 2007 to 2012, with 161 images in the highest category, indicating the most serious offenses. The court was told that 259 prohibited images were found on his devices in December 2012. Due to the seriousness of the charges, Gammon was unable to enter a plea at the magistrates’ level and was scheduled to appear at Swindon Crown Court on November 14, where he is expected to enter a plea of guilty. He has been released on bail under strict conditions, including a prohibition on unsupervised contact with children under 16.
Prosecutor Kate Prince highlighted the disturbing nature of the evidence, noting that some of the videos found on Gammon’s devices lasted between 18 and 51 minutes and contained Category A material, which is classified as the most severe. The court was informed that these materials were accessed over a period of five months, with searches and organized storage indicating deliberate and sustained engagement with illegal content. The chair of the magistrates’ bench, Mary Holland, emphasized the gravity of the case, warning Gammon that failure to appear at the upcoming Crown Court hearing would constitute an offense. She ordered that he be released on conditional bail, with strict restrictions on contact with minors, and mandated that a probation report be prepared to assist the judge in sentencing.
The case has drawn significant attention due to the serious nature of the offenses and the community’s concern over the safety of children in Wootton Bassett and surrounding areas. Authorities continue to emphasize the importance of vigilance and the need for strict enforcement of laws protecting minors from exploitation and abuse.