MICHAEL MARTIN FROM NETHERAVON SENTENCED FOR CHILD PORNOGRAPHY OFFENSES IN SALISBURY
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Netheravon Child Sexual Abuser
In a recent court ruling at Salisbury Crown Court, Michael Martin, a 27-year-old resident of Avon Park in Netheravon, was convicted of possessing indecent images of children. The conviction followed a thorough two-day trial held in May, during which the evidence against him was presented and examined.
Judge Keith Cutler presided over the case and sentenced Martin to a three-year community order. As part of his sentence, Martin is required to participate in a sex offenders’ treatment program, specifically the Thames Valley Sex Offenders Treatment Programme, which the judge described as the most suitable intervention for his case.
Judge Cutler emphasized that Martin, who has no prior convictions, had a history related to similar offenses. He noted that Martin had previously received a police caution in 2004 after indecent images were discovered on his computer. Further investigations in 2005 uncovered additional images, which were identified thanks to the diligent work of Detective Constable Alan Norman Rogers. The judge praised DC Rogers for his efforts in uncovering these images and highlighted the importance of the treatment program in reducing the risk of reoffending.
“It does appear to those who have met you and spoken to you that there is every advantage for you to be put on that programme,” Judge Cutler stated. “This will reduce and, I would hope, eliminate the risk of you ever possessing this sort of material again.”
In addition to the community order and participation in the treatment program, Martin will be subject to a five-year sex offenders’ prevention order. He will also be registered on the sex offenders’ register for a period of five years, ensuring ongoing monitoring and restrictions aimed at protecting the community from potential harm.
Judge Cutler expressed hope that the measures imposed would help Martin lead a life away from the influence of the computer and prevent any future legal issues related to similar offenses, emphasizing the importance of rehabilitation and community safety.
Judge Keith Cutler presided over the case and sentenced Martin to a three-year community order. As part of his sentence, Martin is required to participate in a sex offenders’ treatment program, specifically the Thames Valley Sex Offenders Treatment Programme, which the judge described as the most suitable intervention for his case.
Judge Cutler emphasized that Martin, who has no prior convictions, had a history related to similar offenses. He noted that Martin had previously received a police caution in 2004 after indecent images were discovered on his computer. Further investigations in 2005 uncovered additional images, which were identified thanks to the diligent work of Detective Constable Alan Norman Rogers. The judge praised DC Rogers for his efforts in uncovering these images and highlighted the importance of the treatment program in reducing the risk of reoffending.
“It does appear to those who have met you and spoken to you that there is every advantage for you to be put on that programme,” Judge Cutler stated. “This will reduce and, I would hope, eliminate the risk of you ever possessing this sort of material again.”
In addition to the community order and participation in the treatment program, Martin will be subject to a five-year sex offenders’ prevention order. He will also be registered on the sex offenders’ register for a period of five years, ensuring ongoing monitoring and restrictions aimed at protecting the community from potential harm.
Judge Cutler expressed hope that the measures imposed would help Martin lead a life away from the influence of the computer and prevent any future legal issues related to similar offenses, emphasizing the importance of rehabilitation and community safety.