JORDAN ATKINSON FROM HORNSEA CONVICTED OF SEXUAL ASSAULT AND INDECENT IMAGES

In November 2019, Jordan Atkinson, a resident of Newbegin in Hornsea, faced serious criminal charges that brought him before Hull Crown Court. The court proceedings revealed disturbing details about his actions involving a young girl and his possession of explicit material.

It was established that Atkinson had sexually assaulted an eight-year-old girl on three separate occasions when he was just 15 years old. The assaults were described as serious violations of the child's safety and well-being, and the court heard that these acts occurred over a period of time, causing significant distress to the young victim.

In addition to the assault charges, authorities found that Atkinson was in possession of a substantial number of indecent images. Specifically, he was found to have between 20 and 30 images across each of the three categories classified as A, B, and C, which denote varying degrees of severity and explicitness. The possession of such material is a serious offense, reflecting a troubling pattern of behavior.

Following the court's review of the evidence, Atkinson was sentenced to a community order. This order, which is a form of supervised probation, was set to last until 2022. The sentence indicates that while he was not given a custodial term, he remains under strict supervision and must adhere to certain conditions set by the court.

This case highlights the ongoing concerns regarding the protection of minors and the importance of rigorous legal action against those who commit such offenses. The community of Hornsea and the wider region continue to be reminded of the importance of vigilance and safeguarding efforts to prevent such crimes from occurring.