A former nursery worker from East Cowes has been jailed for two years after admitting possessing and distributing more than 1,800 indecent images of children.
George Goodier, 24, of Grace Woodford Drive in East Cowes, Isle of Wight, was sentenced at Isle of Wight Crown Court on Friday 4 July after pleading guilty to multiple charges relating to child abuse material.
The court heard that Goodier had been found in possession of 1,861 indecent images and videos of children, whilst also distributing 268 such images to others.
Police launched their investigation after receiving intelligence, leading to Goodier’s arrest in December 2024. Officers seized several items from his home address, including his mobile phone.
Following examination of his device by digital forensics experts, the full extent of his offending came to light. The Specialist Investigation team conducted thorough inquiries which confirmed that none of the illegal material found related to any children Goodier had contact with through his work. All images were determined to be internet-accessible illegal content.
Goodier faced seven charges in total: three counts of possessing an indecent photograph/pseudo-photograph of a child, three counts of distributing an indecent photograph/pseudo-photograph of a child, and one count of possessing extreme pornographic images depicting a sexual act with an animal.
In addition to the two-year prison sentence, Goodier was made subject to a Sexual Harm Prevention Order lasting ten years and must comply with lifelong registration requirements.
PC Trudi May from the Internet Child Abuse Team said: “Goodier clearly represents a serious risk to children and I am pleased to see him imprisoned, along with the strict conditions he will face upon release.
“The fact that Goodier held a position of trust working with children makes this case particularly concerning. I am relieved we have exposed his criminal behaviour and ensured he can never work with children again.
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“Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary remains committed to protecting children in our communities and I hope this case demonstrates how seriously we treat such offences.”
Anyone with concerns about child abuse can contact police on 101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Those not ready to speak to police but who have experienced childhood abuse or have concerns about a child can contact the NSPCC helpline confidentially on 0808 800 5000 or email help@nspcc.org.uk. Children can contact Childline on 0800 1111.
