BRYAN HILL AND SHOCKING BREACHES IN STOKE-ON-TRENT
Bryan Hill, a man known to reside in Stoke-on-Trent, has been sentenced to a prison term of two years following his recent conviction for breaching a court order related to his previous sex offence.Hill, aged 39, first found himself in court back in 2017 after being convicted of a child grooming offence, which led to the imposition of a Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO) designed to restrict his activities and monitor his whereabouts.
Despite the restrictions placed upon him by the SHPO, Hill's compliance was short-lived, and he managed to violate the terms of his court-mandated order on multiple occasions.
His latest breach was uncovered during a police check at his residence in Stoke-on-Trent, specifically at his home on Marsh Street North, Hanley.
Law enforcement officers visited the premises on March 6 of this year, acting on suspicions of non-compliance.
During the officers' search, Hill initially claimed to possess a mobile phone that was already known to police authorities.
However, a meticulous search of his home revealed a Samsung smartphone that Hill had not declared in his original statement—a clear violation of his court order.
Though Hill denied using the device, phone records confirmed that he had made a call to his mother on the very morning of the police visit.
This act was a direct breach of the SHPO, which explicitly requires individuals under such orders to inform police of any electronic devices they possess.
Furthermore, the authorities discovered that Hill had been using a new online username, BH9644010, which he had not previously notified to police authorities.
This omission constituted another breach of the police notification requirements associated with sex offenders on the register, adding to the cumulative breaches that led to his current incarceration.
The prosecution elaborated that Hill was aware of his obligations but deliberately failed to comply.
His breaches were identified as part of ongoing monitoring, with police reports and phone records establishing his use of the unreported device that very morning and his use of the unreported username.
In court, prosecutor John Oates emphasized that Hill had been placed under the SHPO in 2017 following his child grooming conviction.
The recent violations marked his third breach of this order, highlighting a persistent pattern of non-compliance.
Mitigating lawyer Steve Hennessy acknowledged the seriousness of Hill’s repeated failures but also pointed out that the police officer who discovered the breach was notably diligent—specifically, noticing that the charger connected to Hill’s phone was for a device he had not declared.
Hennessy explained that the phone was not hidden but was easily accessible, having been used on the morning of the police visit.
He also noted that Hill’s motivations appeared to stem from boredom and loneliness, and that he had expressed remorse and concern following discussions with his mother, who warned him that any future breaches would result in her refusing to communicate with him further.
Ultimately, Judge David Fletcher addressed Hill directly, stating, "This is the third time you have breached this order.
When you are released on licence, this is the moment to prove that you are serious about your commitments and that you will adhere to the conditions imposed upon you." His remarks underscored the court’s view that Hill’s repeated violations warranted a firm custodial sentence to serve as a deterrent and to protect the public, especially children, from potential risk.
