One of my family members got the knock 4 days ago, arrested for distributing 1 c image and possession 1 C image. Released on bail for 6 months with restrictions of no contact with -18 etc


was taken to the station and questioned which he answered honestly and had solicitor
person saw on social media of others "catfishing" as young to get money so they did the same thing (they didn't receive any money though) was told creating the account wasnt illegal but the image was (it didn't have a face in and was estimated as 17)

devices was seized, performed a triage scan which came back clear besides a chat on telegram where there was roleplay about having an 8 year old daughter which he wasn't going through with, just started it and had to show his body so they'd "stop". Very confusing.

I read this - Fictional text is not a crime: Under UK law, text-based roleplay between adults involving a purely fictional person is not an offense. The law does not criminalize adult fantasy when no real child is involved, targeted, or harmed.



is this true?

the person I who was arrested sadly suffered a sexual assault at 7 years (has never told anyone besides me)

groomed on Skype by a family friend years ago

is a full time carer for his disabled mother

severe ocd and health anxiety

he is 28 and also a virgin still, so was stating he hadn't seen a naked minor so didn't know it was one.

is also suffering from gender identify issues but hasn't got the courage to tell anyone due to us having another family member who unfortunately isn't as accepting as others in regards to LGBTQ+

one of the men messaging the persons said account was arrested prior and that led to an investigation to the family member



any idea what to expect? So confused..