A Metropolitan Police inspector, Paedophile David Mortimer, has been found guilty of producing obscene photos of minors subsequent to an inquiry by the National Crime Agency.
David Mortimer, aged 58, was found guilty on 5 September 2019 after a four-day trial at Kingston Crown Court. On 4 July 2018, he was apprehended by NCA officers at his residence in Barnet, London.
Authorities confiscated his laptop, which included a 30-minute Category A (the most severe) sexual abuse film using a Southeast Asian girl.
An examination of the laptop revealed that file-sharing software was utilised to download materials suggestive of child exploitation on February 20 and February 21, 2018.
Recovered movie file names from the computer’s erased sections suggested child abuse.
His laptop and mobile phone displayed communications between Mortimer and unnamed others regarding his pursuit of females as young as 14.
Although he endeavoured to obscure his internet misconduct, David Mortimer contended that he was attempting to collect proof of child abuse for law enforcement.
David Mortimer, a former Metropolitan Police officer with three decades of service, possesses no prior convictions.
He is scheduled for sentencing at Kingston Crown Court on 3 October.
Brent Lyon, the operations manager of NCA, stated:
“David Mortimer and individuals akin to him are perpetuating the egregious exploitation of children globally. His perverse sexual attraction to children incites other perpetrators to perpetrate increasing instances of contact abuse.
“Behind every image lies a child whose life has been profoundly ravaged by abuse, with individuals like David Mortimer bearing direct responsibility.”
“His betrayal is particularly egregious given his background as a former police officer.”
The NCA and UK police apprehend approximately 450 online child sex offenders monthly and protect around 680 children.
Child Safeguarding Organisation The Lucy Faithfull Foundation operates the Stop It Now! helpline, providing confidential counsel to individuals worried about their own or another’s conduct with children.
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