LONGBIRD CONCEPT FROM MARLOW ESCAPES JAIL AFTER CHILD PORNOGRAPHY CHARGES

In a case that has shocked the community of Marlow, a man identified as Longbird Concept, who had his name legally changed to reflect a type of briefcase, narrowly avoided imprisonment after being found guilty of possessing and creating indecent images of children. The incident came to light during a police investigation that uncovered disturbing evidence stored on his computer.

According to court proceedings held at Aylesbury Crown Court, police officers executed a search warrant at Concept's residence in Paddock Woods, Marlow, last year. The search was part of a broader operation known as Operation Ore, which was initiated after American authorities infiltrated a child pornography website. During their investigation, they managed to hack into the site and retrieve credit card details of individuals who had accessed illegal content. This information was subsequently shared with British law enforcement agencies, leading to the search of Concept's home.

During police interviews, Concept claimed he was unsure why the images were present on his computer but admitted to visiting certain websites that contained such material. The court was told that he had a significant online presence, spending many hours each day browsing the internet. His defense attorney, Matthew Bourne, emphasized that Concept has an 'almost addictive personality' and expressed his client's disgust at those who abuse children.

The court heard that the computer contained more than 864 indecent images, a number that highlights the severity of the case. Concept, aged 35, had previously pleaded guilty to multiple charges, including four counts of making child pornography and eight counts of possessing such images. His actions were deemed serious enough to warrant a custodial sentence; however, Judge Connor decided against immediate imprisonment. The judge cited concerns over Concept's mental health, specifically noting that he would be 'at significant risk of self-harm' if incarcerated.

As part of his sentencing, Concept received a two-year prison sentence, which was suspended for four months. Additionally, he was ordered to register as a sex offender for seven years and was required to pay costs amounting to £334. This case underscores the ongoing efforts of law enforcement to combat online child exploitation and the importance of mental health considerations in sentencing for such offenses.