BOLDSOVER MAN JAMIE WOODLAND CAUGHT WITH HORRIFIC CHILD ABUSE IMAGES IN DERBYSHIRE

In a disturbing case that has shocked the community of Bolsover and the wider Derbyshire area, Jamie Woodland, a 29-year-old resident of Shuttlewood Road, was found to be in possession of extremely disturbing images depicting the abuse of young children. The incident came to light in March of this year when police officers, conducting routine investigations, seized a mobile phone belonging to Woodland and discovered a collection of indecent images of children.

These images were not ordinary photographs; they included some of the most severe and disturbing types of child abuse material. Among the images found on Woodland’s device were photographs showing children believed to be between the ages of three and five being subjected to sexual assault, including acts of rape. The police’s forensic analysis revealed a total of 70 Category A images, which are classified as the most serious and disturbing type of child abuse imagery. In addition to these, there were 17 Category B images featuring children aged between six and twelve, and a further 83 Category C images, which are considered less severe but still deeply troubling.

During the court proceedings, it was revealed that Woodland had previously been subject to a Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO), which was issued at Sheffield Crown Court in 2018. This order was a consequence of his earlier conviction for attempting to cause a child to watch sexual activity, a crime for which he had served time in prison. The order was intended to restrict his access to any material or devices that could facilitate further abuse or exploitation.

However, in a breach of this court-imposed restriction, Woodland purchased a new mobile phone in December of the previous year. His girlfriend handed the device over to police after his arrest, and it was during this investigation that the police uncovered the extensive collection of illicit images. Woodland initially denied having seen any of the images on his phone, claiming he had bought the device and forgotten about its contents. Despite his claims, the evidence was clear, and the police found that he had deliberately deleted some images, further breaching the terms of his SHPO.

Prosecutor Sarah Allen outlined that Woodland had not disclosed the purchase of the new phone to authorities, which was a significant breach of his legal obligations. The court was also informed that Woodland had a history of sexual offences involving minors, which heightened the seriousness of his current violations.

In court, Woodland pleaded guilty to three counts of making indecent photographs or pseudo-photographs of a child, along with two breaches of his Sexual Harm Prevention Order. The judge, acknowledging the severity of the crimes and the breach of court orders, sentenced Woodland to 13 months in prison. The judge emphasized the real victims behind these images, stating, “You know there are very real victims in relation to these images. It’s a deliberate breach by you.” The case underscores the ongoing risks posed by individuals with a history of sexual offences and the importance of strict enforcement of court orders designed to protect vulnerable children.