Mohammed Joel Choudhury

44, Male Custodial - 16m 2024-12-01

St Annes, Lancashire

Offender ID: 8eea4140-6aef-4731-a763-b9bba3a66578

Offence Summary

A former Lancashire Constabulary officer was jailed for 16 months after admitting to making indecent images of a 16-year-old girl found on his phone during an anti-corruption investigation.

Full Description

A former police officer from Lancashire has been sentenced to 16 months in prison following the discovery of indecent images of a young girl on his mobile device. Mohammed Joel Choudhury, aged 44 and residing in St Annes, was investigated by Lancashire Constabulary's anti-corruption unit in May 2023. The probe, initially focused on potential corruption, uncovered not only indecent images of a 16-year-old girl but also images of a vulnerable woman who had previously been a victim of crime.

Choudhury, who was based in Preston, pleaded guilty at Manchester Crown Court to charges of making indecent images of a child and misconduct in a public office. The court imposed a custodial sentence of 16 months, reflecting the severity of his actions, which involved exploiting his position of trust. Additionally, he was subjected to a seven-year sexual harm prevention order to restrict his behaviour and protect the public.

Detective Chief Inspector Pete Reil from the anti-corruption unit described Choudhury's conduct as 'completely reprehensible', emphasising that it was 'not compatible with anyone who has the privilege of wearing a police uniform'. The investigation led to Choudhury's resignation from the force earlier in 2024, followed by a guilty finding in an accelerated internal misconduct hearing in June. As a result of his conviction, he has been barred for life from working in law enforcement.

This case, reported by BBC News on 9 December 2024, highlights the rigorous internal checks within Lancashire Constabulary to maintain standards of integrity among its officers. The force's actions underscore their commitment to addressing misconduct swiftly and decisively.

Location

City: St Annes

County: Lancashire

Address: Highbury Road East

Case Details

Police Force: Lancashire Constabulary

Sentence Length: 16 months (Custodial)

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

Full Sentence End: April 2026
If served in full. Estimates only.

Name heritage (predicted origin)

Country: Bangladesh

Confidence: 80%

Special Thanks

A huge thank you to Lancashire 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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