Telford Man Caught with Thousands of Child Abuse Images and Videos

A 53-year-old man named Stuart Purslow has been found with an extensive collection of 673 child sex abuse images and videos, predominantly classified as category A, which is the most severe classification. Police attended Purslow's workplace in Telford on December 9, 2021, and seized his phone. During the investigation, Purslow provided his phone password, allowing officers to access its contents. Subsequently, officers executed a warrant at his home, confiscating additional devices including a computer. Prosecutors revealed that Purslow also sent a message via Telegram suggesting a schoolboy 'would take a pounding,' indicating intent or threat involving minors. Despite the severity of the material and the evidence gathered, Purslow avoided prison time. The case was heard at Shrewsbury Crown Court, sitting at Telford Magistrates Court. Further details about his sentencing or the final outcome were not specified in the article.