PAUL BAKER FROM PEMBROKE DOCK CAUGHT WITH 220 CHILD ABUSE IMAGES IN SHOCKING CASE

In a disturbing case that has shocked the community of Pembroke Dock, a 56-year-old man named Paul Baker was found to be in possession of a significant collection of indecent images of children. The incident came to light on November 9, when Baker was apprehended by police officers at his residence on Wavell Crescent.

According to court proceedings at Swansea Crown Court, Baker was already under a Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO) due to previous offenses of a similar nature. This order was meant to restrict his access to certain online content and to monitor his activities to prevent further harm. However, despite these restrictions, Baker was discovered to be actively engaging in the illegal viewing of child exploitation material.

The police had conducted routine visits to Baker’s home on August 10, as part of their enforcement of the SHPO. During these visits, Baker willingly handed over a Samsung mobile phone and a Lenovo computer for inspection. An initial examination of the router in his home revealed the presence of a third device, which had not been disclosed earlier. Further investigation uncovered a hidden HP laptop concealed beneath his bed, raising suspicions about his online activities.

Confronted with the evidence, Baker admitted that he had been browsing websites containing indecent images of children earlier that very morning. He also claimed that there were “four or five films” on his devices related to such content. Prosecutor Craig Jones revealed that the laptop contained a total of 220 indecent images of children, including 14 images and five films classified within the most serious category, Category A. These images depicted full sexual acts involving children as young as two or three years old, highlighting the severity and depravity of the material involved.

During the police visit, officers observed Baker swallowing white tablets, and he expressed a desire to overdose and end his life. Authorities intervened to prevent him from taking any more pills, showing concern for his mental health amid the distressing situation.

Judge Paul Thomas addressed Baker directly, condemning his repeated offenses. He stated, “You don’t learn your lessons. Once again you have been caught with indecent images of children on your computer. These are awful offences.”

As a result of his actions, Baker was sentenced to 12 months in prison. Additionally, the judge issued a new SHPO, which now requires Baker to notify the police before purchasing any new computer or device capable of internet access, rather than after the fact, as previously mandated. This case underscores the ongoing efforts of law enforcement to combat online child exploitation and protect vulnerable victims from further harm.