Matthew Stansfield

Matthew Stansfield

35, Male Custodial - 14y 2015-09-01

Hampshire

Offender ID: 073a5e78-aa71-47f5-9604-8b9437be9bc1

Offence Summary

Matthew Stansfield was involved in a child sex abuse ring that raped and groomed young victims, streaming offences online for gratification. He was jailed for 14 years.

Full Description

Matthew Stansfield, 35 from Hampshire, formed part of a notorious paedophile gang convicted of sexually abusing a baby and two other young children in acts spanning 2013 to 2014. The group, operating from locations across England, committed rapes and assaults, often live-streamed to an online audience, while providing real-time encouragement. Stansfield's role included participating in these depraved acts and engaging in online discussions about exploiting children.

The offences came to light through an NCA investigation initiated after Adam Toms' distress call in September 2014, which led to the dismantling of the organised crime group. Evidence showed the men groomed families, drove extensively to reach victims, and shared tips on drugging children via chat logs. They even targeted expectant mothers to secure access to newborns, treating the abuse as a currency in paedophile networks.

During sentencing at Bristol Crown Court, Judge Julian Lambert lambasted the group for behaviour that was 'contrary to all nature and humanity', imposing a 14-year custodial sentence on Stansfield. The judge highlighted the unimaginable deviance, noting it would make many feel 'physically sick'. Stansfield was placed on the sex offenders register for life. The case, described by NCA's Ian Glover as the worst he had seen, resulted in protections for 21 additional at-risk children and international intelligence sharing.

Source: BBC News, 11 September 2015, based on court proceedings.
Quote: Judge Lambert: 'What you did is contrary to all nature and humanity.'
NCA Insight: Children were 'filmed, abused and shown to other paedophiles as a form of currency'.

Location

County: Hampshire

Case Details

Police Force: Avon and Somerset Constabulary

Sentence Length: 14 years (Custodial)

Expected Release: January 2025
Guideline: two-thirds served for sentences ≥4 years; half otherwise (England & Wales). Estimates only.

Full Sentence End: September 2029
If served in full. Estimates only.

Name heritage (predicted origin)

Country: United Kingdom

Confidence: 95%

Special Thanks

A huge thank you to Avon and Somerset Constabulary for their tireless dedication in bringing this offender to justice. Your commitment and hard work truly help keep our communities safe, and we are deeply grateful.

Source: bbc.co.uk

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