Former Nursery Worker Sentenced After Hoarding Child Abuse Images

A man has been jailed for two years for possessing and distributing indecent images, including images of children.

George Goodier, 24, a former nursey worker from Grace Woodford Drive in East Cowes, Isle of Wight, was found to be in possession of over 1,800 indecent images, as well as having distributed over 250 images.

Officers launched an investigation and Goodier was arrested in December 2024, during which items including his mobile phone were seized from his address.

His phone was examined and 1,861 indecent images and videos were found, as well evidence that he had distributed 268 indecent images.

Following further thorough investigations by the Specialist Investigation team and digital forensic examination, it was confirmed that none of the images found on his devices related to any children to whom he had access and were all internet-accessible illegal images.

Goodier was charged with 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 image/s portraying a sexual act with an animal.

Goodier pleaded guilty to all offences and was jailed for a total of two years at Isle Of Wight Crown Court on Friday 4 July.

He is also subject to a Sexual Harm Prevention Order for ten years and lifelong registration requirements.

PC Trudi May from the Internet Child Abuse Team said:

“Goodier very clearly poses a serious risk to children and I am very glad to see him put behind bars, as well as being subject to strict conditions when he is released.

“Goodier worked in a trusted position around children and I am relieved that we have been able to bring his crimes to light and ensure that he never works with children again.

“Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary is committed to keeping the children in our communities safe and I hope that this investigation evidences how seriously we treat offences of this nature.”

Anyone with concerns about child abuse can call 101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

If you are not ready to speak to police but have experienced abuse in childhood, or are concerned about a child, you can contact the NSPCC helpline, confidentially, on 0808 800 5000. Alternatively, you can email help@nspcc.org.uk. Children can contact Childline on 0800 1111.