DANIEL HEDISON JAILED FOR 14 MONTHS IN TORQUAY FOR SEXUAL HARM ORDER BREACH

A man with a criminal history related to online child abuse images has been sentenced to 14 months in prison after violating a Sexual Harm Prevention Order in Torquay. Daniel Hedison, aged 32, was found to have deliberately breached the restrictions imposed on him by engaging in activities that put him in contact with a young child, specifically a toddler belonging to a local family.

Despite the court's clear directives designed to protect children from potential harm, Hedison managed to circumvent these restrictions by befriending the family and offering to babysit their young child. His actions included playing with the toddler, which was explicitly prohibited under the terms of his order. The breach was particularly concerning because Hedison concealed his criminal past from the child's parents, who remained unaware of his history involving online child abuse images.

The court heard that Hedison's behavior demonstrated a blatant disregard for the restrictions meant to safeguard vulnerable children. His attempt to hide his background and his engagement with the child raised serious concerns about the potential risk he posed. The judge emphasized the importance of strict enforcement of such orders to prevent individuals with a history of sexual offenses from reoffending or causing harm.

Hedison's breach of the Sexual Harm Prevention Order in Torquay resulted in a custodial sentence, reflecting the seriousness with which the legal system treats violations of protective orders. The case underscores the ongoing challenges faced by authorities in monitoring and enforcing restrictions on convicted offenders, especially when they attempt to re-engage with children under false pretenses.