A 59-year-old man was sentenced after discussing plans to abuse a child and possessing indecent images, highlighting the ongoing fight against child exploitation.
The police arrested him in December 2023. They were investigating online child exploitation. They found a category B indecent image on his phone. Plus, they discovered evidence of his disturbing conversations from earlier that year.
Cockbill, who is 59 and from Wichenford, faced the court on January 22. He pleaded guilty to making indecent images and publishing obscene articles. Now, he’s on the sex offenders register for ten years. He also received a sexual harm prevention order.
Detective Constable Giuseppe Saladino said this case was shocking. He emphasized that people like Cockbill shouldn’t be in our communities. The police are committed to finding and punishing those who harm children.
A spokesperson for the police confirmed the details of Cockbill’s case. They reiterated the seriousness of his actions and the importance of protecting children. If you or someone you know needs help, there are resources available, like The Survivors Trust, which supports victims of sexual violence.
