SCOTT WESLEY FROM SCUNTHORPE ESCAPES PRISON AFTER DOWNLOADING CHILD RAPE VIDEOS

In March 2021, a disturbing case emerged involving Scott Wesley, a 34-year-old man from Cemetery Road in Scunthorpe, who was found to have downloaded a series of heinous videos depicting the sexual abuse of children. The police investigation was triggered when authorities traced an IP address linked to Wesley’s computer, which was used to access and download illegal content from a file-sharing website.

Upon seizing Wesley’s desktop computer, authorities discovered graphic and deeply disturbing videos. These included footage of a girl under the age of one being raped, as well as a video showing a seven-year-old boy engaging in sexual acts. The severity of the material prompted the police to press charges, and Wesley was subsequently charged with three counts of making indecent images of children.

Initially, Wesley denied any responsibility for the downloads, claiming that he had been “set up” by the police. He insisted that he was not responsible for the illegal content, despite being the sole individual with access to the computer in question. His initial stance was one of denial, and he refused to accept guilt, which complicated the legal proceedings.

However, in December, Wesley changed his plea to guilty, admitting to the charges. During the court proceedings, prosecutor Brian Russell highlighted that Wesley had initially entered not guilty pleas but later changed his stance. Despite this, Wesley continued to deny responsibility, claiming that police had framed him. The police’s investigation involved tracing the IP address used to download the illegal videos between September and November 2018, leading to the seizure of Wesley’s desktop computer.

Wesley’s case was heard at Grimsby Crown Court, where Judge John Thackray presided over the proceedings. The judge decided to adjourn sentencing for four days, during which Wesley was held in custody. Ultimately, Wesley was sentenced to nine months in prison, but the sentence was suspended for two years, meaning he would not serve time unless he committed further offenses within that period.

In addition to the suspended sentence, Wesley was subjected to a seven-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order. This order prohibits him from owning any device capable of accessing the internet or hiding browsing history unless such devices are registered with the Public Protection Unit. Furthermore, Wesley is barred from having any supervised contact with children under the age of 16 unless absolutely necessary. These measures aim to prevent any future harm and ensure public safety in the community of Scunthorpe.