SCOTT BROCKLEHURST FROM CHINNOR SENTENCED FOR CHILD PORNOGRAPHY OFFENSES IN OXFORDSHIRE

In a case that has shocked the local community of Chinnor and the surrounding areas, Scott Brocklehurst, aged 21, has been sentenced to a total of two years in prison after admitting to the creation and distribution of indecent images of children. The court proceedings revealed disturbing details about the extent of his offenses and the evidence collected against him.

On January 9, 2011, police officers executed a raid on Brocklehurst’s residence in Cowleaze, Chinnor. During the search, they discovered a password-protected digital file labeled ‘Merry Christmas’ on his computer. This file contained a staggering 1,746 images, including 31 still photographs and 13 videos classified at the highest level of severity, level five. Additionally, there were 556 still images and 96 videos at level four, indicating a significant amount of highly disturbing material.

Defense lawyer Amanda Bostock explained that Brocklehurst, who was 21 at the time, had been suffering from a medical condition involving a crushed testicle. She stated that his interest in viewing pornographic websites was driven by a desire to understand his own body and that he had been actively seeking help for his issues. Despite this, the court emphasized the seriousness of his actions.

Judge Ian Pringle addressed the court, asserting that a prison sentence was necessary to fulfill his duty and uphold justice. The police investigation traced Brocklehurst’s online activity through his IP address, which linked him to websites hosting indecent material involving children, predominantly aged 13 and under. The authorities seized his computer and uncovered the password-protected ‘Merry Christmas’ file, which contained not only the images and videos but also chat logs with other individuals discussing the content.

The court further learned that Brocklehurst had distributed 873 of these images and videos online, exchanging them for other indecent material. This act of distribution compounded the severity of his crimes.

In sentencing, Brocklehurst received nine months in prison for each count of making indecent images of children, and an additional two years for distributing such material. All sentences are to run concurrently. Furthermore, he was ordered to sign the sex offenders’ register for a period of ten years, reflecting the gravity of his offenses and the ongoing risk he poses to the community.