PETER GARDNER FROM MILE END ESCAPES JAIL AFTER DOWNLOADING CHILD ABUSE VIDEOS AND IMAGES

In a case that has shocked the local community, Peter Gardner, a 36-year-old man from Mile End, narrowly avoided imprisonment after being found in possession of highly disturbing and illegal material involving child abuse. The incident dates back to January 2008, when Gardner was discovered to have downloaded a 35-minute video depicting an eight-year-old girl being subjected to sexual abuse. This video was part of a collection that Gardner had saved, which also included numerous other indecent images of children, highlighting a disturbing pattern of behavior.

At the time of the offense, Gardner had been married for just four months, adding a tragic dimension to the case. Despite the severity of his actions, the court decided against sending him to prison. Instead, Gardner was ordered to be placed on the sex offenders register, a measure that will impose ongoing restrictions and monitoring of his activities.

The case has raised concerns about the effectiveness of the justice system in dealing with offenders involved in child exploitation, and it underscores the importance of vigilance and enforcement in protecting vulnerable children from such heinous crimes.