Norwich woman sentenced for indecent images and abuse discussions

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 30 Oct, 17:51 · Archive

Kirsty Robins, 46, was sentenced after being found with 182 indecent images of children and discussing child abuse in online forums.

Kirsty Robins, 46, of Pilling Park Road in Norwich, pleaded guilty to nine sexual offences including making indecent images and four counts of sending communications that were grossly offensive. Norwich Magistrates' Court was told that 182 images were discovered on a Samsung phone during a police investigation launched in September 2025. The images involved children ranging from babies to 14 years old, with 81 classified as category A – the most serious category involving penetration and children in pain and distress.

Prosecutor Emma Pocknell told the court that further investigation revealed Robins had used online chat forums to discuss the sexual abuse of children. The topics she engaged in included discussion of 'what to do with grandchildren', going to the swimming pool, masturbating in front of youngsters, and sex with animals. Her offending spanned from January 2024 to September 2025.

Magistrates sentenced Robins to 12 months suspended for 24 months with a probation requirement and a mental health treatment order. She was made subject to a Sexual Harm Prevention Order and placed on the sex offenders' register for 10 years. Her defence noted the impact of her offending had already been 'severe', including a relationship breakdown and loss of employment.

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• Woman, 46, found with indecent images discussed abusing children in chat forumsNorwich woman Kirsty Robins sentenced after 182 indecent images of children and online abuse discussions were uncovered in a police investigation.Norwich Evening News · 30 Oct, 16:48
• Woman, 46, found with indecent images discussed abusing children in chat forumsNorwich woman Kirsty Robins sentenced after 182 indecent images of children and online abuse discussions were uncovered in a police investigation.Eastern Daily Press · 30 Oct, 16:48

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