ROSS ALISON FROM NETTLESWORTH SENTENCED FOR CHILD INDECENT IMAGES IN DURHAM

In a recent case heard at Durham Crown Court, a man from Nettlesworth named Ross Alison was found guilty of possessing indecent images of children, leading to a significant legal judgment. The incident dates back to January 2017, when police officers executed a search at Alison’s residence and discovered a computer hard drive containing a total of 153 illicit images. These images were classified as indecent and were stored in a specific folder that was accessible to other individuals, which the court considered an aggravating factor in the case.

During the trial, the prosecution highlighted that Alison was quite open about the nature of the images during his police interviews, particularly in his second interview, where he admitted to the possession of such material. Despite this candor, Alison, aged 33 and residing at Tanmeads, Nettlesworth, near Chester-le-Street, denied three charges of making indecent images of children. However, after a thorough trial, the court found him guilty of these charges.

Judge James Adkin delivered the verdict, imposing a ten-month prison sentence, but with a crucial suspension for two years. This means Alison will not serve time immediately but must comply with several conditions during this period. He is required to participate in 30 days of probation activities aimed at addressing his behavior and must adhere to a strict home curfew from 7 pm to 7 am for four months. Additionally, Alison was ordered to be subject to a Sexual Harm Prevention Order and to register as a sex offender for the next ten years. The court also mandated him to contribute £500 towards the costs of the proceedings.

This case underscores the ongoing efforts of law enforcement and the judicial system to combat the possession and distribution of child exploitation material, emphasizing the importance of accountability and preventative measures in safeguarding vulnerable individuals.