Making indecent images of children, distributing indecent images of children, and possessing extreme pornography.

Alexander Edward Davies Sentenced for Breaching Sexual Harm Prevention Order

Alexander Edward Davies of Pavilion Way was sentenced at Portsmouth Crown Court on Friday, September 15 for breaching his Sexual Harm Prevention Order. He had previously admitted to three offenses: making indecent images of children, distributing indecent images of children, and possessing extreme pornography.

Police stated that Davies was apprehended after officers discovered a phone uploading indecent images of children to the internet. This phone, hidden at a family member's home, was identified by officers.

The usage of the device and online activity constituted a clear violation of Davies' Sexual Harm Prevention Order, according to police.

Investigating officer PC Gemma Southcott said, "While these were not contact offenses, the breaches of the Sexual Harm Prevention Order are very serious, and I am pleased that Davies' sentence reflects this. We take the management of sex offenders incredibly seriously and invest significant resources into doing everything we can to keep the public safe."

PC Southcott further explained the proactive measures taken by officers to monitor sex offenders, stating, "Officers will often make unannounced visits to offenders where they may be subject to an intrusive investigative interview process. This helps us understand an offender's routine, interests, and behaviors so we can closely monitor them. We can also examine their digital devices to ensure they are sticking to the legal requirements imposed on them."

She emphasized the importance of these orders, saying, "These orders are put in place to protect the public and ensure that individuals do not re-offend. Where sex offenders fail to comply, as can be seen in this case, they can and will be returned to jail."