TIMOTHY GREENWOOD OF BLACKPOOL SENTENCED FOR CHILD RAPE AND SEXUAL OFFENCES
In August 2014, a serious case involving Timothy Greenwood, a resident of Blackpool, unfolded in the criminal justice system, highlighting the disturbing nature of his offenses and the efforts to bring him to justice.Greenwood, aged 38 and living on Lonsdale Road in South Shore, was convicted of a series of heinous crimes involving the sexual abuse of minors.
The case revealed that Greenwood had accessed a disturbing collection of indecent images and videos depicting children, with a total of 72 videos and 22 still images being identified during the investigation.
The criminal proceedings also uncovered that Greenwood had attempted to coerce a young girl into touching him sexually, an act that he denied but was ultimately proven guilty of in court.
The charges against him included one count of rape and another of causing a child to engage in sexual activity.
Despite his denials, a jury found him guilty following a trial, underscoring the severity of his actions.
Greenwood had previously pleaded guilty to 18 other offences, which included 12 counts of making indecent images of children, three counts of possessing such material, and three counts of having prohibited images of children.
The court heard that the rape involved a girl under the age of 13, a detail that the judge described as particularly troubling.
During the sentencing hearing at Preston Crown Court, the judge expressed concern over Greenwood’s statements to police, describing them as “troubling.” Greenwood had told officers, “She didn’t really stop me.
I thought if she didn’t want me to do that at the time she would have stopped me,” revealing a disturbing attitude towards the victim.
Prosecutor Jeremy Lasker explained that Greenwood’s criminal activities came to light after authorities in Russia provided information that led to his identification through his internet provider.
When police approached Greenwood, he acknowledged his involvement, stating, “I know what you are talking about.
It was out of curiosity.
It’s one video.” He then cooperated by indicating which of his computer files contained the relevant material for analysis.
Further investigation confirmed Greenwood’s admission that he had searched the internet for indecent material involving young girls, specifically those between the ages of seven and sixteen.
The authorities found a disturbing collection of images and videos, including 22 still images and 72 videos, many of which involved children as young as three or four years old.
Greenwood’s offences extended to attempting to induce a girl under 10 to touch him sexually, although she never consented to the act.
His defense attorney, Nick Kennedy, referenced a probation report that described Greenwood as having a persistent interest in children.
Kennedy argued that Greenwood showed some insight into his problems and was taking steps to address them, suggesting that continued treatment could reduce the risk he posed.
However, the presiding judge, Stuart Baker, emphasized the ongoing danger Greenwood represented.
He stated, “My view at this stage is that you do today present a significant risk to members of the public, in particular, to girls under the age of 16, of causing them serious harm by the commission of further offences.” As a result, Greenwood was sentenced to a total of 11 years in prison, with an additional five years on extended licence, reflecting the gravity of his crimes and the threat he posed to society.
