Christopher Kelly Sentenced to Prison for SHPO Breach and Online Contact with Minors

Christopher Kelly, 56, of Cranbrook Street, Radcliffe, was sentenced at Minshull Street Crown Court on Friday 28 October 2022 to 2 years in prison. Kelly pleaded guilty to breaching his Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO) and using the internet to contact girls under the age of 18.

Kelly was arrested in September following reports from multiple online vigilante groups. These groups reported that they had been communicating with Kelly using fake profiles of 13-year-old girls.

Detective Constable Adam Gosling of the Complex Safeguarding Team, Bury division, commented: "Kelly's actions are deplorable and completely unacceptable. The safety of our children is a top priority of GMP, and I hope this result sends a stark warning to offenders that these behaviours will not be tolerated."

Gosling continued: "I would encourage anyone who has been affected by this case to please come forward and tell us what happened to you. We will listen and take your allegations seriously. Victims should not feel they are at fault when they are preyed on by offenders."

"GMP will do their utmost to thoroughly investigate all reports of this type of crime and bring the perpetrators to justice."