BRIAN TAYLOR FROM WALTON CAUGHT IN SEX OFFENDER BREACH SCANDAL NEAR CHELMSFORD

In a disturbing case that has once again highlighted the ongoing issues surrounding convicted sex offenders and their compliance with court orders, Brian Taylor, a 53-year-old resident of Walton, has been found guilty of breaching a sexual harm prevention order. The incident took place in February 2021, but the legal proceedings and revelations have brought renewed attention to his activities and attempts to evade detection.

Taylor’s case is particularly troubling because it involves deliberate efforts to conceal his identity and avoid the vigilant efforts of 'paedo hunter' groups, which are organizations and individuals dedicated to tracking down and exposing sex offenders. According to court records, Taylor admitted to using false names and aliases on mobile messaging services as a means of avoiding these groups, who had previously played a role in bringing him to justice.

His previous conviction was secured at Chelmsford Crown Court in November 2018, following allegations of engaging in sexually charged conversations with a minor. The court had imposed a sexual harm prevention order to restrict his activities and monitor his behavior. However, just days after this order was put into effect, Taylor was caught violating its terms.

Judge Christopher Morgan, presiding over the case, expressed his concern about the breach, stating, “That conviction arose out of your attempt to converse with a child in sexual terms. Within a matter of days, having been informed by your supervising officer that you should not use the computers at the library, I’m told that over the period of a number of months you were using that computer – on 18 separate occasions. You would say this was to search for accommodation and employment. But the suspicion is, so shortly after the order, that you were in fact engaging in a way that you knew couldn’t be detected.”

Further investigations revealed that Taylor failed to notify police about his use of aliases on various messaging platforms. During police interviews, he admitted that he had changed his name intentionally to avoid detection by 'paedo hunter groups,' which had previously contributed to his conviction. This admission underscored his deliberate efforts to evade law enforcement and community watchdogs.

In addition to breaching the sexual harm prevention order, Taylor was found guilty of failing to comply with notification requirements and breaching a suspended sentence order. His residence on Station Road in Walton was the location associated with these violations.

As a result of his actions, Taylor was sentenced to 18 months in prison, but the sentence was suspended for two years, meaning he would not serve time unless he committed further offenses. He was also ordered to complete a ten-day rehabilitation activity program aimed at addressing his behavior. Furthermore, for breaching the original nine-month suspended sentence, Taylor was fined £500. The court’s decision underscores the seriousness with which such breaches are treated, especially given the potential risk to the community posed by individuals like Taylor.