CHRISTOPHER BRADSHAW WREXHAM SEX OFFENDER SPARED JAIL AFTER ASSAULTING THREE GIRLS IN MORRISONS
In a case that has sent shockwaves through the community of Wrexham, a well-known sex offender named Christopher Edward Bradshaw was involved in a disturbing series of incidents at a local Morrisons supermarket.The events unfolded in September of the previous year, when Bradshaw approached a young girl who was browsing the children’s clothing aisle, accompanied by a family member.
Without warning, he pinched her in the hip area, an act that was immediately noticed by the family member present.
The family member, alarmed by the inappropriate contact, promptly alerted the store manager and contacted the police to report the incident.
During the court proceedings at Mold Crown Court, prosecutor Elen Owen detailed the sequence of events that followed.
She explained that, during the same shopping trip, the family member observed Bradshaw moving towards two other young girls at the self-service checkout area.
One of these girls was only nine years old and was shopping with her mother.
The young girl later recounted to police that Bradshaw had squeezed her on the backside, an act that caused her significant discomfort and pain.
Another victim, a 16-year-old girl, also came forward, describing how Bradshaw had touched her on the bum after she bent down to pick up a magazine.
Her mother witnessed the incident, adding to the evidence against Bradshaw.
When police arrived at the scene, Bradshaw, who resides on Yale Park in Wrexham, claimed that any physical contact had been accidental.
However, during the trial, he eventually admitted to the offences on the first day, after the young victims had been brought in to face cross-examination.
Further investigation revealed that police had seized Bradshaw’s phone, which contained numerous images of what appeared to be young girls in public settings.
These images were taken without the knowledge or consent of the subjects.
Although the images were deemed concerning, none were classified as indecent, and consequently, no additional charges were filed related to the photographs.
Bradshaw, aged 44, has a troubling criminal history.
He was previously convicted of indecently assaulting a female under 14 in 2000.
Additionally, in 2004, he breached the sex offenders register after writing to young girls, falsely claiming to be an 11-year-old girl himself.
These prior convictions underscore the ongoing risk he poses to the community.
Judge Niclas Parry addressed the court, acknowledging that Bradshaw is considered a “high risk of harm” to young girls.
Despite this, the judge expressed optimism about the possibility of rehabilitation, citing Bradshaw’s potential for cooperation with treatment programs aimed at reducing the risk of reoffending and protecting the public.
Recognizing that a custodial sentence would likely result in early release, Judge Parry decided that a suspended sentence would serve the best interests of public safety.
As a result, Bradshaw was sentenced to 12 months in prison, suspended for two years.
The judge described the case as “extremely worrying,” emphasizing the gravity of Bradshaw’s actions, especially given that he was under the influence of alcohol at the time.
The judge stated, “In drink, you once again took advantage of a situation to give in to sexual urges and your uncontrollable attraction to children.
It’s undoubtedly an indication of the strength of those urges that you were prepared to undertake such high-risk sexual behaviour in a public place.
You simply couldn’t stop yourself from touching three females sexually.” In addition to the suspended sentence, Bradshaw was ordered to participate in a comprehensive rehabilitation program consisting of 45 sessions, an 80-day activity requirement, and a six-month alcohol treatment program.
Furthermore, he is mandated to register as a sex offender for the next ten years and is subject to a 10-year sexual harm prevention order.
This order explicitly prohibits him from having any contact with females under the age of 16, aiming to prevent any future harm and ensure community safety.
