Andrew Robinson, 77, has been jailed after he was found in possession of prohibited images of children during an unannounced police visit to his Talybont-on-Usk home
Andrew Robinson, 77, has been jailed after he was found in possession of prohibited images of children during an unannounced police visit to his Talybont-on-Usk homeA former vicar has been imprisoned after being discovered in possession of prohibited images of children.
During an unexpected police visit, officers found the images on an open laptop, with Andrew Robinson telling them he hadn't believed they were illegal. Robinson, 77, from Talybont-on-Usk, Brecon, appeared in court during April 2025 when he admitted possessing indecent images of children.
When sentenced last year for the offence, Robinson was handed a suspended prison term, required to register as a sex offender, and given a sexual harm prevention order, reportsOn Tuesday, 9 June, detectives arrived at his residence to conduct a spot-check of his electronic devices. Upon entering, officers found an open laptop clearly displaying animated graphic images of children involved in sexual activity with adults. When questioned about the images, Robinson insisted: "I didn't think these were illegal".
Robinson was charged with possession of a prohibited image of a child and appeared at Merthyr Magistrates' Court on 10 June. Don't miss a court report by signing up to our crime newsletter here. The 77 year old pleaded guilty to the child sex offence and the breach of his sexual harm prevention order. Robinson's suspended sentence was also activated, resulting in a total custodial term of 12 months and 12 weeks, along with a fine of £187.
Detective Sergeant Paula Rutherford said: "Robinson claimed not to know that possessing animated images of children engaging in sexual activity was illegal. The law is clear, and Robinson's behaviour was not just illegal, but wholly immoral and frankly disturbing.
"People may think that there are no "real" victims in these types of offences, but the very act of viewing such images online feeds the demand to produce more harmful images. "Viewing indecent images can often be the first step towards committing serious sexual offences against children, and we have a duty to protect children from harm.
"The sentencing of Robinson is an excellent result by a tenacious and dedicated team who target and monitor registered sex offenders in the community. "The safeguarding and protection of the public online, and in the community, is the focus of our work and this custodial sentence reflects that commitment. "
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