In 2019, the Offender Database reported that Amy Louise Thomas, then 35, of High Street, Bridgnorth, Shropshire, was placed on the Sex Offenders Register after “vile” and “vicious” online behaviour targeting a child. Thomas appeared at Luton Crown Court for sentencing following an investigation into an incident that occurred in July 2017.
The investigation by Bedfordshire Police revealed that Thomas, a married mother, “callously” exposed her breasts to a 15-year-old boy over the internet. The prosecution emphasised that Thomas was fully aware of the boy’s age at the time. DC Barry Townson reported that she “actively encouraged” the child to engage in sexual acts, “dishonestly” seeking her own sexual gratification at the expense of a minor.
Sentence and Community Order
Despite the “serious” nature of the grooming, Thomas avoided an immediate prison sentence. She was handed a 12-month community order, which included 80 hours of unpaid work and a 30-day rehabilitation activity requirement. The judge emphasised that her actions constituted a “vile” breach of the standards expected of an adult in contact with children online.
DC Townson praised the victim for his bravery in coming forward, which allowed the police to “root out” and hold Thomas accountable for her “sickening” conduct. He urged parents to maintain open conversations with their children regarding online safety and appropriate digital boundaries.
Registration and Monitoring
As a result of her conviction for sexual exposure to a child, Amy Louise Thomas was placed on the Sex Offenders Register. She was managed under Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) by West Mercia Police and Bedfordshire Police, ensuring her digital behaviour and activities in Bridgnorth, Shropshire, and near Luton, Bedfordshire, were strictly monitored.
Any attempt to contact minors or engage in further “vile” online activity would have resulted in her immediate arrest. This registration ensures that her history as a child sex offender is recorded for relevant safeguarding authorities to prevent future “vicious” offending.
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