Last night’s ‘Catching Paedophiles: Crime and Punishment’ programme on Channel Four featured a case from the Isle of Wight.
The episode follows Detective Claire Lyons, who works for the Hampshire Police Internet Child Abuse Team, as she works through a case after discovering a man from the Island (pictured above) uploading indecent images of minors online.
The programme reveals that after being arrested neighbours beat him up and his landlord kicked him out, making it hard to track him down whilst the case was being investigated.
Shocking candidness
The candidness of the paedophile is hard to listen to, but the episode is available to view online for another 29 days.
The perpetrator’s identity is not revealed in order to protect the privacy of his victims.
You can watch via the Channel4 Website.
Previous coverage
This is not the first time that Hampshire Constabulary have appeared on the series.
Last summer, ‘To Catch a Sex Offender’ followed Hampshire Constabulary officers in the Amberstone Team as they investigated two cases of rape, with both victims choosing to waive their anonymity to be able to tell their story.
At the time, Chief Constable Olivia Pinkney, Chair of the Criminal Justice Board, commented on the series,
“The Local Criminal Justice Board agreed to allow access to cameras across the entire system over four years ago to provide a unique insight into the complexity and challenges we face every day.
“This second series continues to build understanding of the dilemmas and difficult decisions that have to be made during a time of tight resourcing and continued high demands. It highlights the tireless dedication and determination of the staff working collectively to deliver justice and better outcomes for victims.”
