THE first person convicted in Avon and Somerset of a revenge porn crime has been sentenced today, Thursday, July 30.

Luke Brimson, 29, admitted printing private sexual photos and leaving them in a public place.

Brimson was given a six-month suspended jail sentence for the new offence of disclosing private sexual photographs.

Luke Brimson, of Bradley Crescent, Bristol also pleaded guilty to a second charge of harassment, at North Somerset Magistrates’ Court, in Worle.

Following today's hearing, Supt Mike Prior said: “Disclosing private sexual images – or so-called ‘revenge porn’ – is a new offence under the Criminal Justice and Courts Act 2015 and this is the first time we’ve successfully used these new powers.

 

“Luke Brimson committed a truly vindictive act designed to cause humiliation and distress to his victim.

“The victim has been fully supportive of our investigation and we’d like to praise her courage in coming forward and reporting the offence to us.

“It’s time to see offences like this as socially unacceptable with the potential to result in some very serious consequences.

“I hope this case acts as a warning that we won’t tolerate any kind of ‘revenge porn’ and we’ll always work with our partners, especially the Crown Prosecution Service, to ensure new legislation is used effectively and victims are always fully supported.”

*If anyone feels they have been a victim of a similar crime, please call us via 101 or report the incident via the contact us page of our website.

You could also call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800-555111.