In 2019, the Offender Database recorded that Adam Timson, 34, was handed a suspended prison sentence despite being twice caught downloading “abhorrent” child abuse material, including a video of a baby being raped. On appearing at Derby Crown Court, the defendant—of Corbel Close, Oakwood, Derby—pleaded guilty to three counts of making indecent images of children and one count of possessing extreme pornography. It was reported that Timson, an engineer who had never been in a relationship, was accessing the “vile” films from a website based in Siberia.
The investigation established a persistent and disturbing pattern of digital offending. Derbyshire Police reported that officers first raided Timson’s home in September 2018, finding 157 films and 125 images of children, alongside 36 movies of extreme pornography involving animals. The prosecution reported that despite being under investigation, Timson continued to offend, leading to a second raid 10 months later in July 2019. The investigation established that his mobile phone contained a “dreadful” clip of a baby being penetrated, which Timson later described to police as a “cry for help.”
Judicial Findings and Investigative Detail
The court reported that Timson’s continued offending while on police bail was a matter of “great concern.” Derby Crown Court heard that most of the material depicted victims aged between 10 and 13, but the presence of infant abuse marked the collection as particularly depraved. The investigation established that Timson admitted to a probation officer that he was sexually attracted to children, yet his defence argued that the public interest was better served by rehabilitation rather than immediate custody.
Judge Shaun Smith QC noted that while the images were disgusting and abhorrent, he would provide Timson with a chance to address his behaviour through a specialist program. For his actions in Derby, Timson was handed an 18-month jail term, suspended for two years. The judge noted that Timson must also complete 150 hours of unpaid work and remain under a strict 10-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO) to monitor his future internet use.
Status and Statutory Requirements
For the crimes reported in England, the status of Adam Timson is as follows:
- Custodial Sentence: 18 months (Suspended for 2 years).
- SHPO Status: Subject to a 10-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order.
- Unpaid Work: 150 hours.
- Sex Offenders Register: Notification requirements are active for 10 years.
- Judicial Oversight: Sentenced at Derby Crown Court following a Derbyshire Police investigation.
- Criminal Record: Making indecent images of children (3 counts; Category A, B, and C); Possession of extreme pornography.
- Origin: Corbel Close, Oakwood, Derby, Derbyshire.
Monitoring and Public Protection
Timson is managed under Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) at a high level of scrutiny in Derbyshire. Due to the nature of his conduct in Oakwood, which involved the persistent downloading of infant abuse films even after initial arrest, his management is a priority for the Public Protection Unit. Authorities state that his 10-year SHPO allows for intensive digital monitoring of his engineering work equipment and personal devices to ensure he is not re-accessing Siberian abuse sites.
As a member of the Sex Offenders Register, Timson must comply with all notification requirements regarding his identity and residence. Authorities state that his history of “vile” digital consumption in Derby necessitates permanent vigilance by local offender management teams. Any future attempt to bypass monitoring software, access illegal material, or fail to disclose a new device to the authorities will result in his immediate arrest and the activation of his 18-month prison sentence.
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