JAMIE TURNER FROM LLANRWST AND SWANSEA CAUGHT WITH OVER 1,100 CHILD INDECENT IMAGES AND EXTREME PORNOGRAPHY

In a case that has shocked the local communities of Llanrwst and Swansea, Jamie Turner, a 28-year-old resident of Pen-y-Dre, Llanrwst, was found to possess a disturbing collection of illegal images and videos on his personal computer. The incident came to light in January 2017 when police officers executed a search warrant at a shared student residence located in the Uplands area of Swansea.

Following intelligence received from North Wales Police, officers raided the property on Glanmor Road, where they seized Turner’s computer—a self-assembled desktop unit—and an external disc drive. The investigation revealed a horrifying cache of digital material, including a total of 1,104 indecent images of children. Among these, 247 were classified as Category A, representing the most severe and explicit type of child abuse imagery. The police also discovered evidence indicating that Turner had actively searched online for such illicit content, highlighting premeditation and intent.

In addition to the child exploitation material, authorities uncovered three extreme pornographic images depicting women engaged in sexual acts with animals. These findings painted a disturbing picture of Turner’s online activities and interests.

Turner, who previously worked as an electrician, appeared before Swansea Crown Court to face charges. He pleaded guilty to multiple counts, including three of making indecent images of children, three of possessing such images, and one count of possessing extreme pornographic material. The court was informed that Turner was deeply remorseful and devastated by his actions. His legal team argued that he was willing to cooperate with probation services to address the underlying reasons for his offending behavior.

During the sentencing hearing, the court was made aware that Turner faced the possibility of expulsion from Swansea University, where he was a student, if he received immediate custody. Conversely, a community order or a suspended sentence would allow for a risk assessment by the university before any disciplinary measures were taken. The judge acknowledged his willingness to seek help but emphasized the seriousness of the crimes, stating, “There are victims here—you are not just looking at pictures, these are children who were being abused.”

In a sentence that reflected the gravity of his offenses, Recorder Nicholas Gareth Jones sentenced Turner to eight months in prison for each of the seven charges, with all sentences to run concurrently. The court also suspended the sentences for two years, meaning Turner would not serve time unless he committed further offenses during that period. Additionally, he was ordered to complete a rehabilitation course aimed at addressing his offending behavior and preventing future harm.