Former police officer guilty of making ‘indecent movie’ of a child

The former officer was suspended after allegations were made

A former police officer was found making indecent content of children. Robert Askew, 27, and a former Suffolk Police officer, appeared at Norwich Magistrates Court today (Wednesday, May 27).

Askew, of Quay’s Road in Risby, pleaded guilty to one count of making a category C movie of children. He will be sentenced on July 13.

Askew was arrested on August 13, 2024, after information was received regarding the uploading of illegal material online. Officers attended an address in Stowmarket and during a search of the property, police seized digital devices which were later examined by specialist forensic officers.

Askew was interviewed following his arrest and then charged. He was suspended as soon as the allegations were reported to the police’s Professional Standards Department (PSD).

DCC Dan Vajzovic said: “The overwhelming majority of our officers and staff are professional, committed and passionate about safeguarding our communities. This former probationary officer’s actions were abhorrent and undermine the fantastic work of so many of our officers and staff in protecting our communities.

“The public rightly expects the highest standards of behaviour from both police officers and staff, and we remain steadfast in our determination to continue to root out those who betray the confidence of the community we serve and fellow colleagues.”

Askew resigned from the force in April this year.

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