DANIEL BORGERS AND SHOCKING SEX OFFENDER ACTS IN SCARBOROUGH
A 52-year-old man from Scarborough has received a 28-month prison sentence after admitting to three violations of a sexual offences protection order and sex offender notification rules.Daniel Borgers, also known as Daniel Jacobs, appeared before York Crown Court on Monday, 13 November, where he was also issued an indefinite Sexual Offences Protection Order.
Residing on Scalby Road in Scarborough, Borgers had met a 17-year-old girl through a handyman business he had established.
This activity was against the advice of his police offender manager, who had indicated that such a business was inappropriate for someone with his conviction.
The girl’s relative discovered Borgers was a registered sex offender and reported this to North Yorkshire Police.
Borgers was subsequently arrested and admitted to breaching his sexual offences protection order.
He also failed to disclose key details, including the existence of a sexual relationship, the registration number of a vehicle he was driving, his employment as a handyman, and that he had stayed at an address for over 12 hours with a person under 18.
During the court proceedings, the victim testified about how discovering Borgers’ criminal background and their relationship adversely affected various aspects of her life.
PC Belinda Williamson from Scarborough’s Police Offender Management Unit described Borgers as a highly dangerous individual who exploited a forbidden job to befriend a vulnerable 17-year-old girl.
The relationship soon became sexual, and the consequences have been long-lasting for the victim.
She highlighted Borgers' dishonesty—claiming he couldn't leave his home due to mental health issues—while secretly running a handyman business and maintaining a relationship with a minor.
His concealment prevented police from informing the girl of his criminal record, which could have helped her make an informed choice about continuing the relationship.
PC Williamson praised the victim's strength during the investigation and her courage in giving evidence in court.
