FAREHAM PAEDOPHILE DAVID RICKMAN CAUGHT WITH CHILD INDECENT IMAGES IN HAMPSHIRE
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Fareham Sexual Abuser
In a disturbing case that has shocked the community of Fareham, Hampshire, a pensioner named David Rickman was apprehended by local authorities after authorities uncovered a cache of highly disturbing indecent images involving children as young as six years old. The arrest took place in May 2018, when Hampshire Constabulary executed a search warrant at Rickman’s residence, revealing a troubling collection stored on his personal computer and CDs.
Further investigation revealed that Rickman had actively shared two videos depicting child abuse on a file-sharing website, which ultimately led to the authorities becoming aware of his criminal activities. This act of distribution was a critical piece of evidence that prompted the police to take swift action against him.
During his arrest, which occurred at his home on Addison Road in Fareham, Rickman was found in the company of his 25-year-old grandson. Initially, he admitted to officers that he had been downloading the images but insisted that he did not keep them. However, subsequent questioning led him to confirm that the images were indeed his, confirming his possession of the illicit material.
At Southampton Crown Court, Rickman faced multiple charges, including possession of indecent images categorized as A, B, and C, as well as distribution of such images and possession of extreme pornography. His guilty plea to these charges marked a significant step in the case, highlighting the severity of his actions.
The court sentenced Rickman to 16 months in prison, but the sentence was suspended for two years, meaning he would not serve time unless he committed another offence within that period. This case underscores the ongoing efforts of law enforcement to combat the distribution and possession of child exploitation material, and it serves as a stark reminder of the dangers posed by individuals involved in such criminal activities in communities like Fareham and across Hampshire.
Further investigation revealed that Rickman had actively shared two videos depicting child abuse on a file-sharing website, which ultimately led to the authorities becoming aware of his criminal activities. This act of distribution was a critical piece of evidence that prompted the police to take swift action against him.
During his arrest, which occurred at his home on Addison Road in Fareham, Rickman was found in the company of his 25-year-old grandson. Initially, he admitted to officers that he had been downloading the images but insisted that he did not keep them. However, subsequent questioning led him to confirm that the images were indeed his, confirming his possession of the illicit material.
At Southampton Crown Court, Rickman faced multiple charges, including possession of indecent images categorized as A, B, and C, as well as distribution of such images and possession of extreme pornography. His guilty plea to these charges marked a significant step in the case, highlighting the severity of his actions.
The court sentenced Rickman to 16 months in prison, but the sentence was suspended for two years, meaning he would not serve time unless he committed another offence within that period. This case underscores the ongoing efforts of law enforcement to combat the distribution and possession of child exploitation material, and it serves as a stark reminder of the dangers posed by individuals involved in such criminal activities in communities like Fareham and across Hampshire.