Admits breaking sex offender law.

Weymouth Sex Offender Fails to Notify Police and Assaults Community Safety Officer

A Weymouth sex offender living on the streets of Bournemouth failed to inform the police of his changed circumstances and assaulted a community safety officer, a court heard.

John Mark Poole, who also goes by the name Leon Park, admitted to failing, without reasonable excuse, to notify police that he was no longer residing at his registered address in Park Street, Weymouth. This was a requirement under the Sexual Offences Act, which mandates a notification within three days of a change in address.

Appearing at Poole Magistrates Court via live video link on Tuesday, January 11, Poole also admitted assaulting a victim on November 8, 2021. The victim was acting in their duty under a community safety accreditation scheme.

Poole further admitted to a charge of criminal damage, an offense committed while subject to a conditional discharge order.

The case was adjourned until February 17 to allow for the preparation of a medical or psychiatric report.

Poole was granted conditional bail until the next court date. The conditions of his bail require him to report to Weymouth Police Station, reside and sleep in Weymouth to ensure his appearance at the next court date and to prevent reoffending.

He must also engage with the REACH drug and alcohol service and cooperate with psychiatrists in preparing the required report.