Following a coordinated approach by the RGP’s Designated Risk Managers and the Digital Forensics Team, on the 10th May 2023, a local man was arrested on suspicion of being in Breach of Sexual Prevention Order and Possession of Indecent Images of a Child.

A statement from the RGP follows below:  

He was subsequently bailed out pending further investigation.  

On the 7th June 2023, the male surrendered to his bail and was charged  as follows: 

∙ Breach of Sexual Offences Prevention Order, Contrary to Section  332 (1) of the Crimes Act 2011. 

∙ Attempt to procure an indecent photograph, Contrary to Section  256 (1) of the Crimes Act 2011. 

∙ Taking/publishing indecent photographs of children, Contrary to  Section 257 (1) (a) of the Crimes Act 2011 

∙ Possession of an Indecent of an indecent photograph of a child,  Contrary to Section 256 (1) of the CRIMES Act 2011.  

The man attended Magistrates Court today and was remanded in HMP. He is due back in court on 15th June.