An individual known for their athletic prowess and popular YouTube channel, boasting over 11 million subscribers, has avoided imprisonment after admitting to creating and possessing close to 3,000 illicit images depicting child sexual abuse.
Callum Powell, who embarked on his Parkour journey in 2006 and later joined the collective STORROR in 2010, faced legal repercussions for his involvement in the possession of a large number of inappropriate images involving children, some as young as six. Despite his contributions to the group’s social media presence and his work on notable film projects like Netflix’s 6 Underground, Powell was permanently ousted from STORROR following his arrest and subsequent confession.
Law enforcement authorities raided Powell’s residence in June 2025 after flagging suspicious activities linked to a Google account. The search uncovered a significant cache of illegal files stored across his iPhone, hard drives, and SD cards, with a disturbing number falling under Category A, the most severe classification for indecent images of minors.
During Powell’s sentencing, District Judge Amanda Kelly highlighted the discovery of 178 Category A images, 105 Category B images, 2,649 Category C images, three extreme pornographic images, and one prohibited image of a child. Powell initially tried to deflect responsibility by suggesting inadvertent exposure through an AI software program, but later admitted to deriving sexual gratification from the illicit content, leading to his guilty plea.
In the aftermath of his admission, Powell faced a one-year suspended prison sentence and was mandated to comply with Sex Offenders Register notification rules for a decade. Additionally, a five-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order was imposed, along with the forfeiture of devices housing the illicit material. Powell was also required to cover prosecution costs and engage in rehabilitation activities.
STORROR promptly severed ties with Powell upon learning of his criminal activities, emphasizing their commitment to supporting and inspiring young individuals. The group expressed regret over the harm caused by Powell’s actions and assured followers of forthcoming updates regarding their future plans.
Established by Max and Benj Cave alongside Drew Taylor, STORROR has evolved from a small group of friends creating parkour videos to a globally recognized brand over the past 16 years. Meanwhile, Parkour UK, a separate entity unaffiliated with Powell, denounced his offenses and reiterated their dedication to safeguarding principles within the sport, urging community members to report any concerns confidentially through their safeguarding team.