LEE GLENDENNING SENTENCED IN UCKFIELD FOR DISTRIBUTING CHILD PORNOGRAPHY IMAGES

In a disturbing case that has shocked the community of Uckfield, Lee Glendenning, aged 31, has been sentenced to prison for his involvement in the possession and distribution of highly inappropriate and illegal images depicting children and animals. The incident came to light earlier this year when police authorities conducted a search of Glendenning’s residence, located at Peronne Court in High Street, Uckfield. During the search, officers seized his mobile phone and discovered a collection of indecent images and videos that caused significant concern among law enforcement officials and the public alike.

Glendenning appeared before Hove Crown Court via a video link from custody, having previously pleaded guilty at Brighton Magistrates’ Court to charges related to possessing indecent images and videos of teenage girls and animals. The court was informed that the images were taken in August of the previous year, highlighting the ongoing nature of his criminal activity.

Prosecutor Charlotte Morrish detailed the severity of the case to Judge Jeremy Gold, emphasizing that Glendenning’s prior criminal record should be considered during sentencing. It was revealed that he was already subject to a sexual harm prevention order, which had been imposed following a previous conviction in Devon in 2015. During that earlier case, Glendenning received a two-year community order after being found guilty of possessing indecent images and taking inappropriate photographs of children. He was also sentenced at Leicester Crown Court for four counts of possession and four counts of distribution related to similar offenses, and was subsequently banned from using any device capable of internet access.

In the current case, police found a total of 15 Category A images—the most serious classification—along with nine Category B images and two Category C images on his phone. These images, which depict the most severe forms of child exploitation, were linked to his activities in August of the previous year. The court heard that Glendenning’s actions were not isolated, and his criminal history underscored a pattern of disturbing behavior.

Judge Gold acknowledged the guilty pleas made by Glendenning, but emphasized the gravity of the offenses, particularly the distribution of Category A images. The judge sentenced Glendenning to 12 months in prison for the most serious counts, with additional time for the other categories of images. It was also ordered that Glendenning be placed on the sex offenders’ register for ten years following his release. The court mandated the destruction of his phone, which contained the illicit images, to prevent further dissemination.

Members of Glendenning’s family, present in the public gallery, were visibly distressed and wept as the sentence was handed down. The court’s decision reflects the serious stance taken against such heinous crimes, and the case serves as a stark reminder of the ongoing efforts to combat child exploitation and protect vulnerable victims.