Following a coordinated approach by the RGP’s Designated Risk Managers and the Digital Forensics Team, on the 10^th 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.

He was subsequently bailed out pending further investigation.

On the 7^th 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.