Timothy Gresswell

Timothy Gresswell

Male Suspended - 1y 6m - Suspended

Oxford, Oxfordshire

Offender ID: 809ad54a-6142-4b1c-ac39-587a6dae80fa

Offence Summary

Timothy Gresswell downloaded over 1,500 indecent images of children and received an 18-month suspended prison sentence.

Full Description

Timothy Gresswell, former owner of Tim’s Newsagent and Off Licence in High Street, Oxford, until its closure in 2022, was sentenced at Oxford Crown Court in 2025 for downloading more than 1,500 indecent images of children. He had pleaded guilty to three counts of making indecent photographs or pseudo-photographs of a child.

Despite the large volume of material, Gresswell avoided immediate custody and received an 18-month prison sentence, suspended for two years. The court considered mitigating factors, but stressed the seriousness of possessing such extensive child abuse imagery.

The case was handled by Thames Valley Police, who raided Gresswell's premises at Gloucester Green, Oxford, uncovering the illegal downloads. This sentencing reflects a balance between punishment and rehabilitation in non-contact offences.

Location

City: Oxford

County: Oxfordshire

Address: Gloucester Green

Case Details

Police Force: Thames Valley Police

Sentence Length: 1 year 6 months (Suspended)

Name heritage (predicted origin)

Country: United Kingdom

Confidence: 95%

Special Thanks

A huge thank you to Thames Valley Police 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: thisisoxfordshire.co.uk

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