PSCO guilty of making, taking and distribution of indecent images of children and inciting a child to engage in sexual.

Former PSCO Jailed for Six Years After Child Abuse Images Found on Phone

William Redwood, 24, of Boghall Drive, West Lothian, has been sentenced to six years in prison after pleading guilty to making, taking, and distributing indecent images of children, as well as inciting a child to engage in sexual activity.

The sentencing took place at Guildford Crown Court on April 28th. Surrey Police stated that Redwood had met all of his victims prior to becoming a PCSO in Runnymede in 2019.

The discovery of the images on Redwood's phone occurred after his supervisor raised concerns about his access to confidential information without a legitimate purpose. The victims, both male and female, ranged in age from 12 to 17.

Deputy Chief Constable Nev Kemp expressed the devastating impact this case has had on the victims, commending their bravery in providing statements that led to Redwood's guilty plea at an earlier hearing.

"I hope all those affected by his abhorrent criminal actions can take some comfort in the fact that he is now behind bars and that it gives them some closure," Kemp stated. "It is extremely regrettable that Redwood had the privilege of serving as a PCSO with Surrey Police."

Redwood faced 37 charges, with 34 related to offenses involving causing or inciting children to engage in sexual activity. The remaining three charges were related to making indecent images of children.

A sexual harm prevention order has been imposed on Redwood, and he is also barred from working with children.