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Composer David Poore Sentenced for Child Exploitation Images

Composer David Poore Sentenced for Child Exploitation Images

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ThreatCluster •October 17, 2026 at 18:49 UTC
  • •David Poore was found with over 1,000 illegal images of children.
  • •The investigation began with a referral from Google in 2021.
  • •Poore received an 18-month community order and a five-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order.

David Poore, a 59-year-old award-winning music composer from Bristol, has been sentenced after police discovered over 1,000 illegal images of children on his computer. He admitted to making indecent images and possessing a prohibited image of a child in June 2026. The court learned that the investigation began with a referral from Google in September 2021, which linked the uploads to Poore's IP address. His sentencing included an 18-month community order, a five-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order, and 100 hours of unpaid work. Poore's actions have severely impacted his personal life, ending his marriage and damaging his relationship with his child. He has undergone therapy and volunteered with the Lucy Faithfull Foundation to help others at risk of similar offenses.

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2021-09
Google referral received
Avon and Somerset Police received a referral from Google regarding a user uploading indecent images.
Bbc
2023-05
Police seizure of equipment
Police visited Poore's address and seized computer equipment after identifying the IP address linked to the uploads.
Bbc
2026-06
Poore admits charges
David Poore admitted to making indecent images of children and possessing a prohibited image in court.
Bbc
2026-10-15
Sentencing at Bristol Crown Court
Poore was sentenced to an 18-month community order and received a Sexual Harm Prevention Order.
Bbc

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What were the charges against David Poore?
David Poore was charged with making indecent images of children and possessing a prohibited image.
What was the outcome of the court case?
He received an 18-month community order and a five-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order.
How did the investigation start?
The investigation began with a referral from Google regarding indecent images uploaded by a user linked to Poore.