JOHN IVATT FROM RAMSGATE SENTENCED FOR CHILD SEX CRIMES INVOLVING WEBCAM AND INDECENT IMAGES
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Ramsgate Child Sexual Abuser
In a case that has shocked the community of Ramsgate, John Ivatt, a 31-year-old resident of Southwood Road, was sentenced to a total of 18 months in prison at Canterbury Crown Court for a series of disturbing crimes involving child exploitation and indecent images. The court heard that Ivatt had engaged in a pattern of grooming and abusing a 14-year-old girl through online platforms, as well as possessing a significant collection of illegal images.
Ivatt was found guilty of multiple charges, including three counts of causing a child to engage in sexual activity, one count of causing a child to watch a sexual act, six counts of taking indecent images of children ranging from levels one to five, and four counts of possession of indecent images. Two additional counts related to making indecent images were asked to be left on file, indicating they were considered but not formally prosecuted.
The investigation revealed that Ivatt had contacted the teenage girl via a dating website, where he persuaded her to perform sexual acts on webcam for his viewing pleasure. During these encounters, he also took photographs of her, further exploiting her vulnerability. In addition to these online acts, police discovered that Ivatt had downloaded hundreds of indecent images and videos depicting children, which formed a depraved collection stored on his computer.
The police executed a warrant at Ivatt’s residence on July 19, 2011, leading to the seizure of his devices and the subsequent discovery of the illicit material. The evidence presented in court painted a disturbing picture of a man deeply involved in child exploitation activities.
Following the sentencing, Detective Sergeant David Shipley commented on the case, stating, “At all stages of this investigation, Ivatt sought to blame others, including the victim in this case, only finally accepting responsibility at the last moment. As someone with previous experience and training in child protection, he more than most, must be aware of the damage his behaviour causes. I am pleased that he has been brought to justice and that the Kent Police Child Exploitation Investigation Team continues to identify and protect children at risk of harm.”
Ivatt was sentenced to an additional 16 months for causing a child to engage in sexual activity, with a further two months to be served consecutively for the possession and creation of indecent images. To prevent any future harm, he was also subjected to a 10-year sexual offences prevention order, which will restrict his access to the internet and contact with children moving forward.
Ivatt was found guilty of multiple charges, including three counts of causing a child to engage in sexual activity, one count of causing a child to watch a sexual act, six counts of taking indecent images of children ranging from levels one to five, and four counts of possession of indecent images. Two additional counts related to making indecent images were asked to be left on file, indicating they were considered but not formally prosecuted.
The investigation revealed that Ivatt had contacted the teenage girl via a dating website, where he persuaded her to perform sexual acts on webcam for his viewing pleasure. During these encounters, he also took photographs of her, further exploiting her vulnerability. In addition to these online acts, police discovered that Ivatt had downloaded hundreds of indecent images and videos depicting children, which formed a depraved collection stored on his computer.
The police executed a warrant at Ivatt’s residence on July 19, 2011, leading to the seizure of his devices and the subsequent discovery of the illicit material. The evidence presented in court painted a disturbing picture of a man deeply involved in child exploitation activities.
Following the sentencing, Detective Sergeant David Shipley commented on the case, stating, “At all stages of this investigation, Ivatt sought to blame others, including the victim in this case, only finally accepting responsibility at the last moment. As someone with previous experience and training in child protection, he more than most, must be aware of the damage his behaviour causes. I am pleased that he has been brought to justice and that the Kent Police Child Exploitation Investigation Team continues to identify and protect children at risk of harm.”
Ivatt was sentenced to an additional 16 months for causing a child to engage in sexual activity, with a further two months to be served consecutively for the possession and creation of indecent images. To prevent any future harm, he was also subjected to a 10-year sexual offences prevention order, which will restrict his access to the internet and contact with children moving forward.