Vaughan Price from Bryncoch Caught with Over 430,000 Child Abuse Images in Shocking Case
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Bryncoch Child Sexual Abuser
In a disturbing case that has sent shockwaves through the community of Bryncoch, Vaughan Price, a 57-year-old former engineer from Fernlea Park, was found to be in possession of an astonishing number of illegal images depicting children engaged in sexual activities. The investigation was initiated after police executed a search warrant at his residence on June 28 of the previous year, seizing a substantial amount of digital evidence that revealed the extent of his criminal activities.
During the search, authorities uncovered a vast collection of indecent images stored on Price’s computer equipment. The images included a staggering total of 2,169 Category A still images and 347 Category A moving images, which are classified as the most severe and disturbing forms of child exploitation material. In addition, there were 4,292 Category B still images and 105 Category B moving images, along with an even larger number of Category C images, totaling 430,067 still images and 120 moving images. The police also discovered 397 prohibited images of children and one extreme pornographic image, all of which are illegal to possess under UK law.
Price, who was previously considered to have a clean criminal record, was taken in for questioning and fully admitted to downloading the illicit material. He explained that his initial interest was in adult pornography, but over time, his activities spiraled into the realm of child exploitation images. Prosecutor Helen Randall highlighted that Price was aware of the illegality of his actions but confessed that he derived a “thrill from doing it.” His illegal downloading spanned nearly two decades, from August 24, 1999, to April 2, 2018.
Following his admission, Price faced multiple charges, including six counts of possessing indecent photographs of children, one count of possessing prohibited images of children, and one count of possessing an extreme pornographic image. The case was brought before Swansea Crown Court, where Judge Keith Thomas presided over the sentencing. Despite his previous clean record, Price was handed a two-year prison sentence that was suspended, meaning he will not serve time unless he commits further offences.
As part of his sentence, Price is required to undertake a 40-day rehabilitation activity program and participate in the Maps For Change initiative, aimed at addressing his behavior. Additionally, he was ordered to pay £425 in prosecution costs and a surcharge of £140. The case has raised serious concerns about online safety and the protection of children, with authorities emphasizing the importance of vigilance and swift action in tackling such heinous crimes.
During the search, authorities uncovered a vast collection of indecent images stored on Price’s computer equipment. The images included a staggering total of 2,169 Category A still images and 347 Category A moving images, which are classified as the most severe and disturbing forms of child exploitation material. In addition, there were 4,292 Category B still images and 105 Category B moving images, along with an even larger number of Category C images, totaling 430,067 still images and 120 moving images. The police also discovered 397 prohibited images of children and one extreme pornographic image, all of which are illegal to possess under UK law.
Price, who was previously considered to have a clean criminal record, was taken in for questioning and fully admitted to downloading the illicit material. He explained that his initial interest was in adult pornography, but over time, his activities spiraled into the realm of child exploitation images. Prosecutor Helen Randall highlighted that Price was aware of the illegality of his actions but confessed that he derived a “thrill from doing it.” His illegal downloading spanned nearly two decades, from August 24, 1999, to April 2, 2018.
Following his admission, Price faced multiple charges, including six counts of possessing indecent photographs of children, one count of possessing prohibited images of children, and one count of possessing an extreme pornographic image. The case was brought before Swansea Crown Court, where Judge Keith Thomas presided over the sentencing. Despite his previous clean record, Price was handed a two-year prison sentence that was suspended, meaning he will not serve time unless he commits further offences.
As part of his sentence, Price is required to undertake a 40-day rehabilitation activity program and participate in the Maps For Change initiative, aimed at addressing his behavior. Additionally, he was ordered to pay £425 in prosecution costs and a surcharge of £140. The case has raised serious concerns about online safety and the protection of children, with authorities emphasizing the importance of vigilance and swift action in tackling such heinous crimes.