WARREN BONE SENTENCED FOR CHILD INDECENT IMAGE OFFENSES IN FAREHAM AND PORTSMOUTH
A convicted sex offender from Fareham, Warren Bone, has been sentenced to a significant prison term after attempting to evade justice for a heinous collection of indecent images of children.Bone, aged 53, was previously convicted on 16 May this year of multiple offenses, including the creation, distribution, and possession of indecent images, alongside charges related to extreme pornography.
His sentencing was scheduled for 17 June, but he failed to appear at Portsmouth Crown Court on that day.
The court was informed that Bone was also under investigation for breaching the conditions of his registration as a sex offender, specifically for not registering a new address within the required three-day period following his move, and for having no fixed domicile at that time.
This failure to comply with statutory requirements prompted authorities to issue a warrant for his arrest.
Following extensive inquiries and a public appeal seeking information on his whereabouts, Bone was apprehended on 21 August.
The police’s efforts to locate him culminated in his detention, ensuring that he faced the consequences of his actions.
Today, on Friday 21 October, Bone was brought before Portsmouth Crown Court to face justice.
His sentencing included multiple serious charges: three counts of making indecent images of children, three counts of distributing such images, one count of possessing extreme pornography, and an additional charge for failing to adhere to the notification requirements mandated for sex offenders.
His Honour Judge Shepherd sentenced Warren Bone to serve a prison term of three years and seven months.
During the proceedings, authorities revealed the disturbing extent of the misconduct.
Police seized devices belonging to Bone, formerly residing on Cranleigh Road in Fareham, which contained a horrifying total of 5,586 category C images, 1,953 category B images, and 1,898 category A images—the most severe and explicit category.
Initially, Bone denied any knowledge of the images stored on his devices.
However, during police interviews, he admitted to having a drug problem and stated that he viewed the images for his own gratification.
His attempt to downplay his culpability did little to mitigate his sentence.
DC Martin Timmis commented on the case, emphasizing the risk Bone posed: “Bone presents a clear and ongoing danger to the public because of his perverse interest in downloading indecent images of children.
He actively tried to avoid detection and was fully aware that he was wanted by law enforcement.
We want the community to know that police take a strict stance against sex offenders, especially those involved with children, and we will continue to work tirelessly to remove these individuals from our streets.” The case underscores the ongoing efforts by law enforcement agencies in Fareham and Portsmouth to protect children and uphold justice by targeting individuals who exploit vulnerability for their own depraved purposes.
