Thomas Windrum

Thomas Windrum, a 43-year-old man from Bangor, Northern Ireland, has been involved in legal proceedings related to charges of making indecent images of children.

Key facts and dates:

• Offences Committed: The offences occurred between December 31, 2019, and May 31, 2021.
• Arrest and Discovery: On May 31, 2021, police stopped Windrum's car in East Belfast due to a defective light. During a subsequent arrest for a separate matter, his phone was seized and examined. The examination revealed 37 indecent images of children: seven in Category A (highest), nine in Category B, and 21 in Category C (lowest).
• Police Interview: Windrum was interviewed on October 18, 2022, where he answered "no comment" to questions about viewing indecent images of children.
• Admission of Guilt: Windrum admitted to 17 charges of making indecent images of children. He claimed the images got onto his phone while he was under the influence of drugs and that he did not remember downloading them. He confessed to screenshotting one image while intoxicated but stated he never reviewed it.
• Court Appearance and Decision: On June 25, 2026, Belfast Crown Court heard the case. The court noted a significant delay in the proceedings, with the judge acknowledging it as "culpable". Despite the delay, the court found Windrum to be a low risk of reoffending and not a danger to the public.
• Sentence: Judge Gilpin opted for a non-custodial sentence, deeming a jail term disproportionate. Windrum received a two-year probation order and was placed on the sex offenders register for five years. A Sexual Offences Prevention Order (SOPO) was not imposed.
• Upcoming Hearing: Separately, a "mention" hearing for a "WINDRUM THOMAS" (Reference 25/074934) is scheduled for May 28, 2026, at 10:00 AM in Court 11 of the NI - Laganside Courthouse. This is a Crown Court case, which handles serious criminal matters. The purpose of a mention hearing is to address administrative or legal issues before a trial, such as outstanding evidence or bail conditions.