DANIEL HALL FROM COLWYN BAY JAILED FOR CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE IMAGES AND STREAMING HORRIFIC VIDEOS

In a disturbing case that has shocked the community of Colwyn Bay, Daniel Hall, aged 46, was sentenced to 32 months in prison after being found guilty of possessing and distributing a large collection of child sexual abuse images, as well as attempting to stream a horrific video involving a toddler. The court heard that Hall, who resides at Llys Gwilym in Colwyn Bay and was employed at a company located on St Asaph Business Park, engaged in these heinous activities over a period of two and a half years.

During the proceedings at Caernarfon Crown Court, it was revealed that Hall had shared indecent images with hundreds of followers on Twitter. He openly referred to himself as a “monster” and was accused of exchanging these images with others, encouraging the proliferation of such material. The court was told that Hall had advised a novice Twitter user on how to evade detection while exchanging these illicit images, highlighting his active role in facilitating the distribution network.

One of the most disturbing aspects of the case involved Hall’s attempt to stream a 15-minute video that was described as “utterly sadistic and horrific,” depicting a toddler. The court was shown a transcript where Hall’s contact commented that “most seem to enjoy it so much, can’t see what all the fuss is about,” to which Hall responded, “I agree.” The judge, Recorder Simon Mills, remarked that this exchange demonstrated the depth of Hall’s depraved mindset and the extent to which he had sunk morally.

It was also noted that Twitter had acted swiftly upon discovering Hall’s activities, reporting him to international authorities. However, after this, Hall shifted his activities to the messaging app KiK, continuing his illicit exchanges and streaming attempts. Prosecutor Simon Mintz revealed that police found over 4,000 images in Hall’s possession, with 1,212 classified as the most serious category of abuse. These images represented a significant and disturbing collection, emphasizing the severity of his crimes.

At the time of his arrest, Hall was employed at a firm based on St Asaph Business Park and was living at Llys Gwilym in Colwyn Bay. He admitted to seven charges, including making, distributing, and encouraging others to obtain indecent images of children. During police interviews, Hall described his obsession as an addiction, stating that “it was the worst addiction you can have because you can’t disclose it to anyone,” highlighting the destructive nature of his behavior.

In addition to his prison sentence, the court imposed a sexual harm prevention order and mandated that Hall register as a sex offender. The judge emphasized the seriousness of the case, noting that Hall had collected these images over a prolonged period and was part of a network of like-minded individuals involved in similar activities. The court also acknowledged the emotional toll on Hall’s former partner, who likely discovered his double life through police investigations, an experience described as “an awful moment.”

Overall, the case underscores the ongoing efforts of law enforcement to combat online child exploitation and the importance of vigilance in reporting such heinous crimes. The community of Colwyn Bay is left to grapple with the disturbing details of this case, which highlights the dark side of internet activity and the need for continued vigilance and preventative measures.