Will Bottoms
Case Information & Details
William Thomas Bottoms, a 29-year-old man from Upminster, UK, has been involved in public criminal proceedings related to child sex offenses. He appeared at Snaresbrook Crown Court via video link from prison on May 21, 2026.
Bottoms pleaded guilty to several charges, including causing or inciting a child under 13 to engage in sexual activity and two counts of engaging in sexual communication with children. He also admitted to breaching a Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO) that was issued following a previous conviction in 2022. The offenses occurred in October 2024, involving sexual communication with two children, and included inciting one of them to perform a sex act on themselves.
During the May 21, 2026, hearing, the Crown Prosecution Service confirmed it would not offer evidence on further charges of causing or inciting a child under 13 to engage in sexual activity and another breach of the SHPO. Bottoms is scheduled to appear for sentencing in July 2026.