SIMON ROBBIN FROM COLNE SENTENCED FOR CHILD ABUSE IMAGE OFFENSES AND INTERNET COVER-UP

Simon Lee Robbin, a 30-year-old man from Colne, has been found guilty of possessing indecent images of children and attempting to conceal his online activities. The case revealed that Robbin, who has a prior history related to child abuse images, took deliberate steps to erase evidence of his internet usage following police visits to his residence.

During the investigation, authorities uncovered that Robbin had accessed and viewed indecent images of children on a Russian website, raising serious concerns about his ongoing involvement in such illicit activities. His actions demonstrated a clear pattern of attempting to hide his online behavior, as he admitted to deleting his browsing history after each police inspection, likely in an effort to evade detection.

Robbin's sentencing included a six-month prison term, which was suspended for two years, meaning he will not serve time unless he commits another offense within that period. Additionally, he was subjected to a sexual harm prevention order, restricting his access to certain online content and contact with minors. He was also ordered to comply with register obligations, requiring him to provide details of his whereabouts and activities to authorities, in accordance with legal requirements for sex offenders.

This case underscores the ongoing challenges law enforcement faces in monitoring and prosecuting individuals involved in the possession and distribution of child abuse images, especially when offenders take active steps to conceal their activities. The court's decision aims to both punish Robbin and prevent future harm, emphasizing the importance of vigilance and intervention in safeguarding vulnerable children.