ALEX GREEN FROM TAPTON BUSTED IN DERBYSHIRE FOR CHILD SEX OFFENCES AND ONLINE BREACHES
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Tapton Child Sexual Abuser
In September 2023, a disturbing case emerged involving Alex Green, a man with a troubling history of sexual offences against minors, who was found to have continued his inappropriate conduct despite strict legal restrictions. Green, a resident of Stuart Close, Tapton, Chesterfield, was previously convicted of child sex offences and was under a sexual harm prevention order (SHPO) that prohibited him from contacting anyone under the age of 18. However, recent events revealed that he had persistently violated these restrictions, engaging in illicit online communications and attempting to exploit young girls.
According to court proceedings, Green had sent money to a schoolgirl with the intent of purchasing underwear, which he then requested her to wear and photograph herself in. The court heard that Green had messaged the victim via his Instagram account, proposing a meeting in York where they could stay overnight. This conduct was particularly alarming given Green’s prior convictions and the fact that he was explicitly forbidden from such contact under the terms of his SHPO.
Furthermore, Green had also contacted an 11-year-old girl, making inappropriate comments such as “you look sweaty, you should take a shower.” This was part of a pattern of predatory behaviour, which was uncovered during police investigations. The court was informed that Green’s previous conviction and the associated order, handed down in 2018, explicitly barred him from any contact with minors. Despite this, the evidence showed that Green continued to communicate with young girls through social media platforms.
The police investigation was triggered when the mother of the 11-year-old girl discovered messages from Green on her daughter’s phone on March 11, 2022. She found a message from Green’s Instagram account that included inappropriate comments. She immediately contacted the authorities after realizing her daughter was only 11. Subsequently, on March 17, 2022, police officers attended Green’s residence and recovered a Samsung mobile phone. On this device, they found messages Green had sent to a 15-year-old girl, expressing love and sending her money—specifically, just under £50 for underwear and another £30. Green had also requested photographs of the girl in the underwear, and he had discussed the possibility of meeting in York for an overnight stay.
Green faced multiple charges, including two counts of breaching the sexual harm prevention order, making an indecent image of a child, and engaging in sexual communication with a minor. During the hearing, Recorder Adrian Reynolds emphasized the seriousness of Green’s breaches, especially given his prior convictions and the fact that he was supposed to be under supervision and restrictions. The judge stated that Green’s behaviour demonstrated a high level of deviousness and a blatant disregard for the court’s orders, which undermined any trust in his compliance.
In addition to the prison sentence of two years and four months, Green’s existing sexual harm prevention order was revoked and replaced with a lifetime order. He was also ordered to register as a sex offender for the next ten years. The court’s decision underscored the ongoing risk Green posed to the community, particularly to vulnerable minors, and highlighted the importance of strict supervision and legal measures to prevent further harm.
Earlier in October 2021, Green’s violations of the SHPO were also brought to light when he was found in possession of multiple devices, including a Google Nest speaker and a Fitbit smartwatch, during a police raid. These devices were in breach of the restrictions imposed in 2018, which required him to inform police of new internet-capable devices within three days and to provide access details for online messaging apps. Despite these rules, Green had continued to use apps like Discord and Google Hangouts, which he was supposed to avoid.
During the raid, officers discovered Green’s involvement in conversations with an adult woman on his devices, which he claimed was unintentional and part of the normal use of the apps. His defense argued that the risk of harm was low, given the nature of the conversations and the devices involved. Nevertheless, Green admitted to three breaches of his SHPO and was sentenced to an 18-month community order, with additional fines and rehabilitation requirements. The judge reminded Green to be cautious about the technology he uses and the information he shares, emphasizing that the restrictions remain in place until 2023.
Throughout these proceedings, Green’s history of offending and breaches underscored the ongoing challenges faced by authorities in monitoring and managing individuals with a proven propensity for exploiting minors. His case serves as a stark reminder of the importance of vigilance, strict enforcement of court orders, and the need for continued efforts to protect vulnerable children from predatory behaviour.
According to court proceedings, Green had sent money to a schoolgirl with the intent of purchasing underwear, which he then requested her to wear and photograph herself in. The court heard that Green had messaged the victim via his Instagram account, proposing a meeting in York where they could stay overnight. This conduct was particularly alarming given Green’s prior convictions and the fact that he was explicitly forbidden from such contact under the terms of his SHPO.
Furthermore, Green had also contacted an 11-year-old girl, making inappropriate comments such as “you look sweaty, you should take a shower.” This was part of a pattern of predatory behaviour, which was uncovered during police investigations. The court was informed that Green’s previous conviction and the associated order, handed down in 2018, explicitly barred him from any contact with minors. Despite this, the evidence showed that Green continued to communicate with young girls through social media platforms.
The police investigation was triggered when the mother of the 11-year-old girl discovered messages from Green on her daughter’s phone on March 11, 2022. She found a message from Green’s Instagram account that included inappropriate comments. She immediately contacted the authorities after realizing her daughter was only 11. Subsequently, on March 17, 2022, police officers attended Green’s residence and recovered a Samsung mobile phone. On this device, they found messages Green had sent to a 15-year-old girl, expressing love and sending her money—specifically, just under £50 for underwear and another £30. Green had also requested photographs of the girl in the underwear, and he had discussed the possibility of meeting in York for an overnight stay.
Green faced multiple charges, including two counts of breaching the sexual harm prevention order, making an indecent image of a child, and engaging in sexual communication with a minor. During the hearing, Recorder Adrian Reynolds emphasized the seriousness of Green’s breaches, especially given his prior convictions and the fact that he was supposed to be under supervision and restrictions. The judge stated that Green’s behaviour demonstrated a high level of deviousness and a blatant disregard for the court’s orders, which undermined any trust in his compliance.
In addition to the prison sentence of two years and four months, Green’s existing sexual harm prevention order was revoked and replaced with a lifetime order. He was also ordered to register as a sex offender for the next ten years. The court’s decision underscored the ongoing risk Green posed to the community, particularly to vulnerable minors, and highlighted the importance of strict supervision and legal measures to prevent further harm.
Earlier in October 2021, Green’s violations of the SHPO were also brought to light when he was found in possession of multiple devices, including a Google Nest speaker and a Fitbit smartwatch, during a police raid. These devices were in breach of the restrictions imposed in 2018, which required him to inform police of new internet-capable devices within three days and to provide access details for online messaging apps. Despite these rules, Green had continued to use apps like Discord and Google Hangouts, which he was supposed to avoid.
During the raid, officers discovered Green’s involvement in conversations with an adult woman on his devices, which he claimed was unintentional and part of the normal use of the apps. His defense argued that the risk of harm was low, given the nature of the conversations and the devices involved. Nevertheless, Green admitted to three breaches of his SHPO and was sentenced to an 18-month community order, with additional fines and rehabilitation requirements. The judge reminded Green to be cautious about the technology he uses and the information he shares, emphasizing that the restrictions remain in place until 2023.
Throughout these proceedings, Green’s history of offending and breaches underscored the ongoing challenges faced by authorities in monitoring and managing individuals with a proven propensity for exploiting minors. His case serves as a stark reminder of the importance of vigilance, strict enforcement of court orders, and the need for continued efforts to protect vulnerable children from predatory behaviour.