Sentence
William Thomas Bottoms
William Thomas Bottoms (aged 29) was sentenced at Snaresbrook Crown Court on 15 July 2026 to 6 Years 9 Months for Causing or inciting a child to engage in sexual activity and 4 other offences. The offences, what the court heard and the sentence passed.
- Court
- Snaresbrook Crown Court
- Sentenced
- 15 July 2026
- Sentence
- 6 Years 9 Months, Custodial Term Plus Extended Licence Period: 9 years 9 Months
- Judge
- Judge Del Fabbro
- Convicted on
- Guilty Plea
3 offences
| Offence | Sentence |
|---|---|
| Causing or inciting a child to engage in sexual activity | Custodial immediate; Sex Offender Notification Requirements Life |
| Breach of a Sexual Offences Order (SOPO) / Risk of Sexual Harm Order (SHPO) / Sexual Risk Order (SRO) | Custodial immediate |
| Sexual communication with a child | Custodial immediate |
What the court heard
He pleaded guilty to causing or inciting a child aged under 13-years-old to engage in sexual activity, sexual communication with a child and breach of a Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO) in Upminster, East London, in October 2025.