Man sentenced for voyeurism offences after setting up a hidden camera
Ian Gibbs, 43, was arrested earlier this year after police received a report that a hidden camera had been set up in the victim’s private space.
A man has been handed a two-year sentence after he admitted to setting up a camera to spy on someone and record footage without their knowledge.
Ian Gibbs, 43, was arrested earlier this year after police received a report that a hidden camera had been set up in the victim’s private space.
When officers searched his phone, they found a number of searches had been made which appeared to relate to covert recording equipment, including a small cube-shaped camera.
A number of indecent images of children were also discovered on his device.
Gibbs, of no fixed address, pleaded guilty to voyeurism, installing equipment with the intent to commit voyeurism and taking and making indecent images of children.
He was sentenced at Luton Crown Court today (Tuesday); to a total of 24 months; a minimum of 12 months custodial and the remaining time on licence.
Detective Constable Nina Bradbury from Bedfordshire Police’s Protecting Vulnerable Persons team said: “This type of offence is unacceptable and can have a huge impact on the victim, so I’m glad that Gibbs pleaded guilty and took responsibility for his actions.
“Voyeurism can often escalate into more serious offences, which is why we take such reports seriously to prevent further predatory behaviour.
“I hope this encourages anyone who may have been the victim of a sexual offence or sexual abuse to report it to us. We will do our utmost to investigate these cases thoroughly and bring the perpetrators to justice.”
You can find out more about how to report unwanted contact, sexual harassment or violence on the Bedfordshire Police website