📍Location: Spalding, UK

⚠️Charges & Convictions:

• Making indecent photographs of children – 3 charges
• 56 images in Category A (most serious)
• 35 images in Category B
• 64 images in Category C
• Placed on home detention curfew (‘on tag’) for 3 months
• Required to register on the Sex Offenders’ Register

📝Case Summary:

Richard Wilson, 43, of Chestnut Avenue, Spalding, admitted to possessing and making indecent photographs of children when he appeared at Lincoln Crown Court. The charges related to a total of 155 images, including 56 of the most serious classification – Category A.

Despite the gravity of these offences, Wilson avoided a custodial sentence. Instead, he was issued a home detention curfew (tag) for three months and was placed on the Sex Offenders’ Register.

This case has raised serious concerns due to the leniency of sentencing in cases involving child exploitation material.

❗Warning to the Public:

• This individual has admitted to possessing highly explicit child abuse content
• He has avoided a prison sentence despite the seriousness of the offences
• He poses a safeguarding concern, especially around children and vulnerable individuals

Extreme caution is advised. If you are aware of his presence in your area, please report any suspicious behaviour to the authorities.

⚠️Sarah’s Law Notice:

If you are a parent, carer, or guardian and have concerns about someone’s access to children, you can request information under Sarah’s Law (Child Sex Offender Disclosure Scheme).

This law allows you to find out if a person who has contact with your child has a record of sexual offences. The process is confidential and intended to protect children from harm.

💡To make a request, contact your local police force or visit their website. In an emergency, always dial 999.