Sex offender who breached order.

Scarborough Man Sentenced for Breaching Sexual Offences Protection Order

A 52-year-old man from Scarborough, Daniel Borgers (also known as Daniel Jacobs), has been sentenced to 28 months in prison after pleading guilty to three counts of breaching a sexual offences protection order and sex offender notification requirements.

Borgers appeared at York Crown Court on Monday, 13 November, where he was also given an indefinite Sexual Offences Protection Order.

The court heard that Borgers, of Scalby Road in Scarborough, met his victim, a 17-year-old girl, through a 'handyman' business he had set up, despite being told by his police offender manager that such a business would be unsuitable for someone with his convictions.

After a relative of the girl discovered that Borgers was a registered sex offender, they reported the relationship to North Yorkshire Police. Borgers was arrested and admitted to breaching his sexual offences protection order.

He had also failed to provide information about his sexual relationship, the registration number of a car he was driving, his work as a handyman, and his stay at an address for more than 12 hours with a person under the age of 18.

The victim appeared in court to give evidence, explaining how the relationship and the discovery of Borgers' status as a registered sex offender had impacted various aspects of her life.

Investigating Officer PC Belinda Williamson, from Scarborough's Police Offender Management Unit, stated: "This man is an extremely dangerous individual who used a job forbidden by police to befriend a 17-year-old girl. The relationship quickly became sexual and has had a lasting impact on the victim."

"Not only did he actively lie and say he was unable to leave the house due to his mental health, he was living a secret life, running a handyman business and having a relationship with a vulnerable young girl."

"His deception prevented police from speaking with the girl and informing her of his previous convictions, which would have given her the opportunity to decide whether she wanted to continue the relationship or not."

"I would like to praise the victim for her strength throughout the investigation and giving evidence in court."