Steven Breslin-Green, an Abertillery paedophile who cared for and engaged with at-risk youngsters in Wales confessed to having a sexual attraction to young boys.
Steven Breslin-Green was sentenced at Newport Crown Court on Friday for three offences of producing indecent pictures of children.
Steven Breslin-Green, 40, previously admitted guilt to the offences after being discovered in possession of over 200 indecent photos of minors, comprising 40 category A images, 64 category B images, and 91 category C images on his laptop. The inquiry occurred between April 22, 2024, and May 21, 2024, and encompasses footage of abuse across each category.
The creation of indecent images encompasses a wide legal definition and, as per the CPS, may involve opening an attachment or viewing pornographic websites that display indecent photographs of minors through an automatic “pop-up” feature.
Sophie Keegan, for the prosecution, said the court that this encompassed photos and video recordings of youngsters appearing as young as three and as old as fourteen. She did not specify the categories of photographs but said that one of the images contained information that seemed to be “intrafamilial.” The individuals illustrated in the photographs are not intimately acquainted with the defendant.
She informed the court that on May 23, 2024, law enforcement executed a warrant to search Steven Breslin-Green’s residence based on intelligence regarding potential sexual abuse material. She stated that upon the arrival of the police officers, he directed them to his laptop and indicated that he possessed some photographs on it. The officers confiscated the laptop. Ms. Keegan stated before the investigators that he also informed his wife, “I have observed several images.”
Subsequent to his apprehension, Steven Breslin-Green, residing on Railway Street in Abertillery, responded with “no comment” during the interrogation. In a subsequent interview following the analysis of his laptop, Steven Breslin-Green consistently responded with “no comment.”
Ms. Keegan informed the court that the substantial quantity of photos constituted an aggravating circumstance. She further stated that the court will be cognisant of his “status and prior positions” involving minors in a position of trust. She stated: “This is an individual who occupied a position of responsibility towards children… [who articulated] ‘I am attracted to young boys’, with the qualification that this occurred online rather than in reality.” My submission lacks coherence.
In defence of Steven Breslin-Green, Gareth Williams stated: “There is no evidence whatsoever of any abusive behaviour beyond the use of a laptop or the internet.” I comprehend the apprehensions individuals may possess.
He stated that his client had registered as a sexual offender and would be prohibited from working with minors in the future. Mr. Williams stated that his client feels guilty and has a previously unblemished background, adding: “He acknowledges that his actions were wrong and does not justify them.” He acknowledges it; he is aware that it is unlawful.
In sentencing Steven Breslin-Green, Recorder Robin Rouch stated that there is “no indication” of other offences by the defendant, but acknowledged that it has “undoubtedly caused significant distress” to the families of the children he interacted with, who were unaware of his misconduct. He observed that Steven Breslin-Green had been “forthright regarding his interest in children,” which presented him with a possibility for rehabilitation. He imposed an eight-month prison sentence on Breslin-Green, suspended for 18 months.
Before his arrest in the summer of 2024, Steven Breslin-Green was employed in many environments with children and adolescents. This involved collaborating with youngsters who have learning disabilities and those who are non-verbal.
His responsibilities commenced in 2021 and encompassed employment at a Newport council playscheme for children with intricate requirements. Breslin-Green served as a teaching assistant at Orbis Education and Care in Cardiff for a brief duration until spring 2022, an institution that offers specialised services for individuals with complex needs. A representative for the centre stated that before his employment, Steven Breslin-Green underwent “enhanced background checks,” and no issues regarding his conduct were reported.
A representative for Orbis stated: “Throughout Mr. Steven Breslin-Green’s short tenure with us, he underwent several background verifications, including two enhanced DBS checks and four reference checks, with no concerns raised.” In his role as a classroom assistant, he provided help to our expert instructors, and our staff voiced no issues regarding his attitude. He departed from our work in spring 2022 for a new position. The safety and welfare of the children and people we assist are our paramount concern, and we have rigorous measures in place to guarantee secure recruitment and empathetic personnel.
In 2022, Steven Breslin-Green commenced employment at Charles Williams Church in Wales Primary School in Caerleon, Newport. Following background checks conducted by Newport Council, he was approved as a foster carer in 2023, remaining so until the summer of 2024, when the council became aware of the claims.
The council asserts that the photographs in question are not associated with any child he cared for or any local children.
A representative stated: “Stephen Breslin-Green has not been employed in any capacity by Newport City Council since the allegations came to light.” Although he has never been formally employed by the council, he has engaged in several environments with children and adolescents in the city, including local authority contexts.
Breslin-Green would have been continuously supervised in these environments and would not have performed personal care without the presence of another individual. He was authorised as a local authority foster carer in the summer of 2023 after comprehensive background investigations. This was concluded in the summer of 2024 when the council became cognisant of these charges.
“The allegations against him pertained to the downloading of images of minors and did not involve any children under his care or any local minors.” Nonetheless, this does not diminish the gravity of these offences, as the youth depicted in such photos, regardless of their location, are blameless victims, and such conduct is intolerable. “We, naturally, empathise with and acknowledge the apprehensions of parents.” The council, his employers, and the environments in which he operated were prohibited from issuing public statements or engaging in discussions regarding the case during the ongoing court processes. Direct enquiries from people have been addressed, and they have been directed to appropriate support if necessary.
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