William Bottoms
Case Information & Details
William Thomas Bottoms, a 29-year-old man from Upminster, UK, has been involved in recent criminal proceedings related to child sex offenses. He appeared at Snaresbrook Crown Court on May 21, 2026, via video link from prison, where he pleaded guilty to multiple charges.
The charges to which Bottoms pleaded guilty include one count of causing or inciting a child under 13 to engage in sexual activity and two charges of engaging in sexual communication with children. Additionally, he admitted to breaching a Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO) that was imposed following a previous conviction in 2022. The offenses for which he recently pleaded guilty occurred in October 2025, involving sexual communication with two children and inciting one to perform a sex act on themselves.
During the court hearing, the Crown Prosecution Service confirmed it would not pursue 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.