ANDREW NEWBERY FROM EAST COWES FACES JAIL FOR BREACHING SEXUAL HARM PREVENTION ORDER

In a recent development at the Isle of Wight Crown Court, Andrew Charles Newbery, a resident of The Meadow in East Cowes, is facing potential imprisonment after violating the terms of a court-ordered sexual harm prevention restriction. The breach was confirmed during his court appearance on Monday, where he admitted to manipulating his internet browsing settings in defiance of the court’s directives.

According to court records, Newbery, aged 36, deliberately accessed the internet using a device set to 'incognito' mode between February 1 and October 10 of the previous year. This mode, which is designed to prevent the storage of browsing history, was intentionally used by Newbery to conceal his online activity, thereby breaching the conditions of his sexual harm prevention order. This order was originally issued by the Isle of Wight Crown Court on June 30, 2016, as part of measures to prevent further offenses.

During the hearing, Berenice Mulvanny, representing the prosecution, made it clear that Newbery was fully aware of the consequences of his actions. She stated, “My client is under no illusions what his options are by putting himself in breach of a suspended sentence order.” Her comments underscored the seriousness with which the court views violations of such protective orders.

Following his admission, Newbery was granted bail and scheduled to return to the same court for sentencing on April 1. The case highlights ongoing concerns about compliance with court-imposed restrictions for convicted sex offenders and the importance of monitoring and enforcement to ensure community safety.