Rapist repeatedly breached sex offender order

A convicted rapist told a judge "thank you sir, God bless" as he was returned to prison, expressing a preference for incarceration over life in the free world.

Derby Crown Court heard how Mark Newbold, 54, deliberately breaches the terms of the sex offender register in order to be sent back to prison.

Newbold, who was jailed for rape in 2006, has repeatedly been returned to prison after release. During his sentencing, he even corrected the judge, stating this was the 11th breach of his order.

Jailing Newbold for another 12 months, Recorder Jason Macadam asked, "You are not represented today, Mr Newbold?" to which Newbold replied, "I don't need representation, sir, because I am guilty."

Recorder Macadam then asked, "Is it nine previous breaches?" Newbold corrected him, "It's 11, sir."

The judge then offered Newbold the opportunity to ask for a reduced sentence but noted, "I don't think you want me to do that, do you?" Newbold responded, "No, thank you."

Recorder Macadam acknowledged the passing of Newbold's wife in 2017, suggesting it might be a reason for his preference for prison. The judge advised, "It would be better for you to try and work out a plan of how you are going to live in the community. Give it a go, when you are released go to the nearest probation office and say 'please can you help me because I am struggling'."

Newbold expressed gratitude, saying, "Thank you very much, sir, God bless."

Caroline Bradley, prosecuting, explained that Newbold, who has no fixed address, was jailed for five years for rape in 2006. As part of his conviction, he is required to register as a sex offender and notify police of his address within three days of release. However, Newbold has repeatedly failed to do so, leading to multiple breaches of his parole.

Miss Bradley stated, "The situation seems to be, in this particular case, he was released on November 5 and did not register an address with the police. Therefore, he was arrested and he has been remanded into custody ever since. He states that he wants to go back to prison and therefore he is not minded to comply."

Newbold pleaded guilty to breaching the terms of the sex offender register. In addition to his 12-month sentence, he was ordered to pay a £156 victim surcharge.