Riley Pettitt

A 24-year-old man from Whitehawk, Brighton, has been sentenced to prison following his admission of guilt to multiple serious offences involving child abuse imagery and extreme pornography. Riley Pettitt, residing at Lower Chalvington Place, appeared at Lewes Crown Court where he faced seven charges related to the possession and creation of illegal materials.

Pettitt pleaded guilty to three counts of making indecent photographs of children, two counts of possessing extreme pornographic images, one count of possessing a prohibited image of a child, and one count of being concerned in the supply of a Class A drug, MDMA. Additionally, he was charged with possessing MDMA with intent to supply, which he denied, and this charge was left on file by the court.

• Three counts of making indecent photographs of a child
• Two counts of possessing extreme pornographic images
• One count of possessing a prohibited image of a child
• One count relating to being concerned in the supply of MDMA

The court imposed a custodial sentence of 30 months on Pettitt for these offences. In recognition of the severity of the crimes, particularly those involving child exploitation, the judge also issued a Sexual Harm Prevention Order, placed Pettitt on the Sex Offenders Register indefinitely, and enforced a five-year restraining order to mitigate future risks to the public.

This case, reported by Regency Radio on 10 December 2025, highlights the criminal justice system's stringent stance on offences related to indecent images of children. Authorities emphasise that such crimes are treated with the utmost seriousness to safeguard vulnerable individuals and deter potential perpetrators. The investigation was likely handled by Sussex Police, given the location in East Sussex.