Arundel Man Jailed for Distributing Indecent Images of Children and Voyeurism

An Arundel man has been jailed for three years after admitting to distributing the most serious category of indecent images of children and secretly filming an adult woman without her knowledge. Kieran Hornsby, 29, formerly of Canada Road, was arrested in March 2023 following an investigation by Sussex Police’s Online Child Abuse Team. Officers seized […]

An Arundel man has been jailed for three years after admitting to distributing the most serious category of indecent images of children and secretly filming an adult woman without her knowledge.

Kieran Hornsby, 29, formerly of Canada Road, was arrested in March 2023 following an investigation by Sussex Police’s Online Child Abuse Team. Officers seized multiple electronic devices from his home, uncovering disturbing content that included category A indecent images of children – the most severe classification – shared via an account on X (formerly Twitter) owned by Hornsby.

Investigators also found a number of voyeuristic images of an unsuspecting adult woman, taken without her knowledge or consent. The material indicated Hornsby had a clear sexual interest in children, prompting further charges.

Hornsby pleaded guilty to distributing indecent images of children and to a charge of voyeurism. He appeared at Lewes Crown Court on Tuesday, 15 July, where he was sentenced to three years in prison.

As part of his sentencing, Hornsby was made subject to a 10-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order, significantly restricting his use of digital technology, access to the internet, and ability to travel abroad. He will also remain on the Sex Offenders Register for life.

The court also imposed a restraining order to protect the victim of the voyeurism offence, who is granted lifelong anonymity under UK law.

Detective Sergeant Paul Hitchcock, who led the investigation, said:

“This was a complex investigation, involving liaison with international prosecutors in Washington DC and efforts to identify victims. Thanks to the tireless work of the Online Child Abuse Team, we have successfully brought a dangerous individual to justice. Hornsby is now behind bars where he can no longer pose a threat to the public.”

Police emphasised that this case highlights their continued commitment to tackling online abuse and protecting vulnerable individuals from exploitation.