Callum Avent

Callum Avent, an ex-football coach from Holbeach, Lincolnshire, has been involved in public criminal proceedings in the UK. He was sentenced on July 3, 2026, at Lincoln Crown Court.

Key facts and legal proceedings include:

• Charges: Avent pleaded guilty to three counts of making indecent photographs of a child, one count of distributing an indecent photograph of a child, and one count of attempting to pervert the course of justice. The offences of making indecent images occurred between July 29, 2020, and January 10, 2024, and involved 12 still images and 37 videos across categories A, B, and C.
• Court Appearances and Dates: Avent appeared at Lincoln Crown Court on May 20, 2026, where he pleaded guilty to the charges. He was formally sentenced on July 3, 2026.
• Court Decisions: He received a 24-month prison sentence, suspended for three years. Additionally, Avent was ordered to sign the sex offenders register for 10 years and is subject to a Sexual Harm Prevention Order for 10 years. A forfeiture order was also issued in relation to his telephones.
• Employment Context: At the time of the offences, Avent was working as a scholarship coach for the Peterborough United Foundation. Peterborough United was first contacted by Lincolnshire Police regarding Avent on November 29, 2023, and he was suspended by the Foundation on December 4, 2023, before being dismissed from his position.