DAMIAN THOMPSON SENT BACK TO PRISON IN NOTTINGHAM FOR BREACHING SEXUAL HARM PREVENTION ORDER
In October 2017, a man named Damien Thompson, who previously resided on Caunton Avenue in Nottingham, was re-incarcerated after violating a court-imposed Sexual Harm Prevention Order.The breach involved having contact with minors under the age of 16, which is strictly prohibited under the terms of his legal restrictions.
Thompson, aged 33 at the time, pleaded guilty to two separate counts of breaching the order during a court hearing on Monday, October 30.
The court sentenced him to serve 12 months for the first breach and an additional four months for the second breach.
These sentences are to run concurrently, meaning he will serve both sentences simultaneously, but the original order remains in effect during this period.
PC Helen Lock, a police officer involved in the case, expressed her concerns about Thompson’s actions.
She stated, “The way Thompson completely disregarded his sexual harm prevention order proves how little remorse he has for his previous actions or understanding of how inappropriate they were.
Thompson is a danger to children – this is not the first time he has breached his Sexual Harm Prevention Order.” She further added her satisfaction with the outcome, emphasizing that Thompson is now off the streets and back behind bars, where she believes he belongs.
Thompson’s history with the law regarding child safety is significant.
In 2015, he was subject to a 10-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order, which explicitly prohibited him from having any contact with individuals under 16 and from residing in any premises where children under 16 were present.
Despite these restrictions, Thompson’s breaches demonstrated a blatant disregard for the court’s orders.
The first breach occurred on August 5, when authorities received information suggesting that children were present at a property linked to Thompson.
Officers responded to an address in St Ann’s, Nottingham, and upon investigation, Thompson was interviewed.
During the interview, he admitted to breaching his Sexual Harm Prevention Order by having contact with children under 16.
This admission confirmed his violation of the court’s restrictions and led to his subsequent arrest and sentencing.
Overall, the case highlights ongoing concerns about the management and monitoring of individuals with a history of sexual offenses, especially those who continue to breach legal restrictions designed to protect minors.
The judicial system’s response in this instance underscores the importance of strict enforcement to safeguard vulnerable populations in Nottingham and beyond.
