Kevin Geoffrey Thompson

Kevin Geoffrey Thompson, a 61-year-old resident of Weston-Super-Mare, has been sentenced to five years in prison following his guilty pleas to serious sexual offences involving indecent images of children and a sexual assault. The case came to light after Avon and Somerset Police received information from another law enforcement agency, prompting officers to search Thompson's home on Totterdown Road. During the search, they seized his mobile phone, which uncovered extensive evidence of his criminal activities spanning eight years.

Thompson appeared at Bristol Crown Court on 5 June 2025, where he admitted to six charges. These included making 32 Category A indecent still and moving images of children—the most severe category—25 Category B images, and a staggering 4,200 Category C images. He also pleaded guilty to distributing indecent images of children and taking such images. Additionally, he admitted to intentionally touching a female over 18 in a sexual manner without her consent. One particularly disturbing piece of evidence was a Category A moving image estimated to be over an hour long.

• Making 32 indecent images of children at Category A
• Making 25 indecent images of children at Category B
• Making 4,200 indecent images of children at Category C
• Distributing indecent images of children
• Intentionally touching a female over 18 of a sexual nature without consent
• Taking indecent images of children

In addition to the five-year custodial sentence, Thompson was subjected to a 10-year restraining order, an indefinite sexual harm prevention order, and he was required to sign the sex offenders register. The victim, who cannot be named for legal reasons, provided a poignant personal statement to the court, detailing the profound impact of Thompson's actions on her life. 'I have daily struggles which force me to recount my trauma,' she said. 'My mental health has declined, which I didn’t think was further possible knowing how low I have been feeling, but I’ve been experiencing even more depression and anxiety, which affects me to the point I am not sleeping and constantly overthinking and continuing to not feel safe.'

The investigating officer from Avon and Somerset Police commended the victim's bravery, stating: 'A huge amount of credit must be given to the victim for having the courage to come forward despite her ordeal. We wholly understand not everybody feels they can report crimes, particularly sexual offences, in the days, weeks or even months after they happen for various reasons. We hope any other victims of sexual offences are reassured that no matter how much time may have passed, it is never too late to report a crime to the police. Cases like this show that offenders can still be sentenced for their crimes and brought to justice.' This case underscores the ongoing efforts by Avon and Somerset Police to combat child sexual exploitation and related offences, with Thompson's conviction serving as a stark reminder of the consequences of such crimes.