By Charlotte Webster-
There was uproar in Nottingham after a 26-year-old paedophile avoided a custodial sentence despite admitting to downloading abhorrent images of child abuse, including sickening images of three year old child.
His confession to having a sexual interest in juveniles led to a lenient three-year community order by Judge Julie Warburton at Nottingham Crown Court.
Cecilia Reynolds, 26, told The Eye Of Media: ‘this is unbelievable and crazy. How can a sickening pervert like this be allowed to walk the streets. Is this world going mad or what? The man has practically giving us a warning that he will sexually abuse a child one day, and all he gets is some dodgy order. This is madness, his picture needs to be on every social media warning parents’
Another resident, Shane Walker 31, said: ”I really cannot believe this mega pervert is not locked up and the keys thrown away. How this misfit can be left to roam the streets after such an admission is beyond me.
I can’t understand our laws, it exposes our young children to danger. This cannot be right at all. This man needs to be in jail in the nonce’s ward, it makes no sense how can be left to mix with us. He is only going to continue what he has been doing, but will be more discreet next time round. I am sickened by this ruling”.
The disturbing details emerged when police received information indicating that an account linked to Cutts had been downloading illicit images and videos through the Kik messaging app.
When officers attempted to confront him at his home in Cox’s Lane, Mansfield Woodhouse, Cutts failed to answer the door. Subsequently stopped in his car, Cutts initially denied possessing a mobile phone.
However, a search of his vehicle uncovered a device containing disturbing images and videos of young boys and girls, some as young as three years old.
Many feel that the gravity of Cutts’ offenses, which included possession of category A, B, and C indecent images, ought to have resulted in a custodial sentence.
Instead, Judge Warburton opted for a community order, a decision that has left many members of the public outraged and questioning the adequacy of the justice system’s response to child exploitation offenses.
During sentencing, Judge Warburton acknowledged the severity of Cutts’ crimes, highlighting the role individuals like him play in perpetuating the exploitation and abuse of innocent children.
She emphasized that possessing such material contributes to a vicious cycle of harm, fuelling demand for further abuse.
However, mitigating factors, including Cutts’ admission of guilt and willingness to engage with authorities, influenced the sentencing outcome.
Cutts’ lawyer, Lauren Manuel, emphasized his rare acknowledgment of a sexual attraction to children as a factor in the decision to issue a community order rather than imprisonment.
As part of the community order, Cutts has been mandated to attend a 43-day program aimed at addressing his offending behaviour and preventing future re-offending.
Additionally, he is required to participate in 30 rehabilitation sessions with probation services.
Many members of the public are appalled by what they perceive as leniency in the face of egregious crimes. The decision to spare Cutts jail time raises troubling questions about the adequacy of the justice system’s response to child exploitation offenses.
Many argue that custodial sentences are necessary to both punish offenders and protect society from potential harm.
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