ZAC SCRIMSHAW FROM NEWARK ESCAPES JAIL AFTER CHILD PORNOGRAPHY CASE IN NOTTINGHAM

In a case that has shocked the Newark community, 29-year-old Zac Scrimshaw faced serious allegations involving the possession of indecent images of children. The incident came to light in June 2017 when authorities uncovered a disturbing collection of illicit material stored on his personal computer.

Scrimshaw, a welder by profession, was found to have 184 indecent images of minors on his Toshiba laptop, which he kept in his bedroom at his residence on Gopher Road, Newark. The police executed a search warrant and seized the device, discovering that all the images could be accessed directly from the computer. Further investigation revealed that searches conducted on the device included terms such as “teens,” “boy,” and “young,” indicating a clear intent to find material involving minors.

In addition to the images, investigators found that software had been installed on this computer, as well as a second device, designed to forensically delete files from the user’s account. This suggests an attempt to conceal or erase evidence related to the illegal content.

During the court proceedings at Nottingham Crown Court, Judge Timothy Spencer QC addressed the case, which involved three charges of making indecent images of children. Scrimshaw pleaded guilty to possessing the images, which were categorized into different levels of severity. The judge sentenced him to nine months in prison for possessing Category A images—the most serious type—seven months for Category B images, and five months for Category C images. However, all these sentences were ordered to run concurrently, meaning Scrimshaw would serve a total of nine months in custody, but this term was suspended for two years.

To ensure ongoing protection for children, the judge also imposed a Sexual Harm Prevention Order on Scrimshaw. Furthermore, it was made clear that his registration on the sex offenders’ register would be automatic, reflecting the gravity of his offenses.

Prior to delivering the sentence, Scrimshaw was remanded into a holding cell at Nottingham Crown Court for several hours as the judge considered the appropriate punishment. Upon returning to the courtroom, Judge Spencer issued a stern warning, emphasizing the importance of safeguarding children. He stated, “These are children. They need protection. Let me quote something to you... ‘I realize they are suffering abuse. I realize this is ruining their lives.’ Who am I quoting?”

In a somber response from the defendant’s dock, Scrimshaw simply replied, “Me.” The court was informed that the judge was referencing comments Scrimshaw had made to a probation officer about his offending behavior, highlighting the seriousness with which the court viewed his actions and the potential risk to vulnerable minors in the community.