CRAIG CURRAN FROM LIVERPOOL ESCAPES JAIL BUT FAILS TO COMPLETE SEX OFFENDER COURSES
In December 2016, police officers responded to a domestic incident at a residence in Liverpool, where they found Craig Curran hiding in a bedroom.The investigation revealed a disturbing situation: Curran’s partner and her children were visibly distressed, and upon further examination of his mobile phone, authorities discovered a collection of indecent images involving children.
This evidence led to Curran’s subsequent confession, which confirmed his possession of such illicit material.
Following these revelations, Curran, aged 30 and residing at Highgate Court, Edge Hill, was brought before Liverpool Crown Court.
On January 29 of the following year, he was sentenced to a three-year community order, a measure intended to facilitate rehabilitation and monitor his conduct.
As part of this order, Curran was mandated to participate in a 40-day rehabilitation activity requirement and to engage in the Horizon sex offender treatment programme, both designed to address his offending behavior and prevent future crimes.
However, despite these legal obligations, Curran failed to attend a single day of either the rehabilitation sessions or the Horizon programme.
His lack of cooperation was evident, with the Probation Service reporting that the last contact with him was a telephone call made on November 8, prior to the court proceedings.
Nevertheless, the Probation Service expressed a willingness to continue working with Curran, should he demonstrate a genuine willingness to re-engage with the process.
Prosecutor Zahra Baqri highlighted the concerning lack of progress, stating, “To date the defendant has not completed any days of the rehabilitation activity requirement.
In terms of contact with his offender manager, the last contact was by way of telephone call on November 8.” She added that the Probation Service remained open to ongoing cooperation if Curran showed a change in attitude.
Judge Robert Trevor-Jones, presiding over the case, criticized this leniency, describing the Probation Service’s offer as “extremely generous.” He demanded an explanation from Curran, expressing his skepticism about the offender’s willingness to comply.
The judge remarked, “I’ve got no confidence at all that you will comply in any meaningful way with this order.” During the hearing, Curran became emotional, crying and pleading, “I’ve only just sorted my medication out.” The judge responded sharply, “You’ve had 10 months to do that.” Despite Curran’s pleas and protests, he was ultimately sentenced to an additional three months in jail.
As he was led away, he turned to his girlfriend, who was seated in the public gallery, and kissed her while shouting, “I love you.” This incident underscores the ongoing challenges faced by the justice system in ensuring offenders adhere to court orders and participate in rehabilitative efforts.
