CHRISTOPHER POULTER HORSHAM MAN IN COURT FOR INDECENT SUGGESTION AT KING'S LYNN POOL
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Horsham Sexual Abuser
In January 2014, a man from Horsham named Christopher Poulter faced a court hearing in relation to an incident that took place at St James’s Pool in King’s Lynn. The case drew significant attention due to the nature of the offense and the quick response of two young girls who acted decisively to report Poulter’s inappropriate behavior.
According to court records, Poulter, aged 26 at the time, made an indecent suggestion to two girls aged 11 and 12 while they were swimming at the public pool. The incident was reported immediately after Poulter, who had been staring at the girls, made the inappropriate remark. One of the girls described Poulter’s comment as “sick,” and despite feeling shaken and frightened, they remembered their parents’ advice about dealing with strangers. They promptly informed the pool staff about what had transpired.
The staff responded swiftly by speaking with Poulter, and police were called to the scene. During the investigation, authorities examined Poulter’s mobile phone and discovered it contained disturbing images of women, which added to the seriousness of the case. Poulter, who resides in Horsham, Sussex, admitted to committing an act that outraged public decency on January 26 of the previous year.
During the court proceedings, the judge, Recorder Maureen Baker, acknowledged Poulter’s personal difficulties, which she considered relevant to his behavior. She sentenced him to nine months in prison, suspended for two years, meaning he would not serve time unless he committed another offense within that period. Additionally, Poulter was placed under a five-year sexual offences prevention order, which prohibits him from having unsupervised contact with any child under the age of 16.
The judge also praised the two girls for their bravery and quick thinking, emphasizing that their actions potentially prevented further offenses. Recorder Baker highlighted that their prompt reporting and adherence to their parents’ advice played a crucial role in reducing the risk to other children. She noted that both girls suffered nightmares and emotional distress following the incident, and their statements reflected ongoing fear and trauma.
In her remarks, Recorder Baker pointed out the significant age difference between Poulter and the victims, stating that her sentence aimed to provide the best possible protection for the public. The defense lawyer, Sarah Taite, argued that Poulter was unlikely to offend again, citing his personal struggles and recent efforts to seek help for depression. She emphasized that Poulter had the support of his family and had learned a serious lesson from the incident, asserting that he would not appear before the court again.
Overall, the case underscored the importance of vigilance and swift action by young victims and the community in addressing inappropriate behavior, especially in public spaces like swimming pools. The court’s decision reflected a balance between punishment, rehabilitation, and public safety.
According to court records, Poulter, aged 26 at the time, made an indecent suggestion to two girls aged 11 and 12 while they were swimming at the public pool. The incident was reported immediately after Poulter, who had been staring at the girls, made the inappropriate remark. One of the girls described Poulter’s comment as “sick,” and despite feeling shaken and frightened, they remembered their parents’ advice about dealing with strangers. They promptly informed the pool staff about what had transpired.
The staff responded swiftly by speaking with Poulter, and police were called to the scene. During the investigation, authorities examined Poulter’s mobile phone and discovered it contained disturbing images of women, which added to the seriousness of the case. Poulter, who resides in Horsham, Sussex, admitted to committing an act that outraged public decency on January 26 of the previous year.
During the court proceedings, the judge, Recorder Maureen Baker, acknowledged Poulter’s personal difficulties, which she considered relevant to his behavior. She sentenced him to nine months in prison, suspended for two years, meaning he would not serve time unless he committed another offense within that period. Additionally, Poulter was placed under a five-year sexual offences prevention order, which prohibits him from having unsupervised contact with any child under the age of 16.
The judge also praised the two girls for their bravery and quick thinking, emphasizing that their actions potentially prevented further offenses. Recorder Baker highlighted that their prompt reporting and adherence to their parents’ advice played a crucial role in reducing the risk to other children. She noted that both girls suffered nightmares and emotional distress following the incident, and their statements reflected ongoing fear and trauma.
In her remarks, Recorder Baker pointed out the significant age difference between Poulter and the victims, stating that her sentence aimed to provide the best possible protection for the public. The defense lawyer, Sarah Taite, argued that Poulter was unlikely to offend again, citing his personal struggles and recent efforts to seek help for depression. She emphasized that Poulter had the support of his family and had learned a serious lesson from the incident, asserting that he would not appear before the court again.
Overall, the case underscored the importance of vigilance and swift action by young victims and the community in addressing inappropriate behavior, especially in public spaces like swimming pools. The court’s decision reflected a balance between punishment, rehabilitation, and public safety.