Breaching Sexual Harm Prevention Order.

WIRRAL Sex Offender Jailed for Breaching Sexual Harm Prevention Order

Steven Bell, 27, from Woodchurch, was sentenced on Tuesday, March 19 at Liverpool Crown Court for breaching his Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO).

Bell, a Registered Sex Offender, is required to comply with conditions under the Sex Offender Register and his SHPO. He was found to have breached these conditions by:

• Failing to register his home address with police
• Failing to register that children under the age of 18 were staying at the address
• Having unsupervised contact with a female under the age of 16

Detective Inspector Steven O'Neill, Manager of the Sex Offender Unit, commented on the sentencing:

"Sex offenders are rightfully expected to provide accurate information about their residence and strictly follow all release conditions. Any breaches are thoroughly investigated, and it is satisfying to see Bell dealt with decisively and sent back to prison."