WALLSEND MAN JAILED FOR VOYEURISM AND INDECENT IMAGES AT SKEGNESS
A man who secretly filmed people as they changed at a holiday resort and stockpiled indecent images of children has been sentenced to more than three years in prison.Mark Simpson, 51, formerly of Bellshill Close, Hadrian Park in Wallsend, appeared for sentencing at Newcastle Crown Court on Monday 20th October after pleading guilty to 15 offences covering incidents between 2017 and 2023.
Offences across several years Simpson admitted two charges of voyeurism involving 34 incidents—30 of which took place inside the changing rooms at Butlins Skegness, with four more at another location.
Police say Simpson recorded videos and took pictures of victims as they changed.
He was caught after a report on 15th April 2023 from a man who said his wife was spied on by Simpson at the holiday resort.
Police recovered Simpson’s phone, which, according to the Paedophile Online Investigation Team, contained multiple videos and images linked to the offences.
Indecent images uncovered Investigators discovered a hidden phone folder with an app showing chat logs, including the exchange of indecent and prohibited child images.
Simpson admitted additional charges including: - Two counts of distributing indecent images of children - Nine counts of making indecent images of children - Possession of a prohibited image - Taking an indecent image He was jailed for 38 months.
Police Constable Andy Taylor, who led the case, said: “This case has undergone an extensive and detailed investigation, involving the examination of multiple devices and numerous hours of work.
"As a result, a comprehensive file was submitted to the CPS, which led to the authorization of 15 charges relating to possession of indecent images and also voyeurism against the suspect.
"Given the strength of the evidence, the suspect has pleaded guilty to all 15 offences.
"This sentence aims to provide justice for the victims whose privacy and personal space were violated.
"The case benefited from the support of various departments, and their collaboration was instrumental in achieving this positive outcome.
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