MICHAEL MULLAN FROM CULMORE SENTENCED FOR INDECENT IMAGES ON FAMILY COMPUTER

In a case that has shocked the Culmore community, Michael Mullan, a resident of Cooleen Park in Culmore, has been sentenced to a period of three years on probation after admitting to multiple charges related to the possession and creation of indecent images of children. The charges stem from a series of incidents that occurred between August 9, 2005, and May 8, 2008, during which Mullan was found to have made thirteen indecent images.

According to court records, the case came to light after Mullan’s wife reported her concerns to social services, leading to a police investigation. During the investigation, authorities examined the family computer, which was used by Mullan, and discovered a troubling collection of images. Police found a total of 35 indecent images depicting children, which had been downloaded from the internet. These images were confirmed to be of real children, highlighting the severity of the offense.

At a hearing held at Derry Crown Court, Judge Piers Grant delivered the sentence, emphasizing the seriousness of the crimes committed. In addition to the probation order, the judge imposed a sexual offences protection order that will remain in effect for five years. This order explicitly prohibits Mullan from owning any computer capable of connecting to the internet, aiming to prevent further offenses.

Furthermore, Mullan, who is 49 years old, is now barred from working with children under the age of 18 and is not permitted to have any contact with children unless explicitly approved by social services. The court’s decision underscores the importance of safeguarding children and the community’s concern over such offenses committed within a family setting in Culmore.