GARY FLANAGAN FROM WHITEHAVEN BANNED FOR 10 YEARS AFTER PERVERTED TOILET INCIDENT IN CUMBRIA
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Whitehaven Sexual Abuser
In a case that has shocked the community of Whitehaven and the wider Cumbria region, Gary Flanagan, aged 26, has been handed a significant ban following his involvement in a disturbing incident at a public toilet. The incident, which took place in Jane Street, Whitehaven, involved Flanagan attempting to secretly photograph men and boys using his mobile phone while inside a public restroom. This act of voyeurism was part of a pattern of concerning behavior that had persisted over several years.
During the court proceedings at Carlisle Crown Court, it was revealed that Flanagan had a history of unhealthy sexual interests, which he had actively pursued for an extended period. It was also disclosed that he had downloaded numerous images of child pornography onto his home computer, further highlighting the severity of his offenses. The court heard that the material he possessed included more than 200 images, some of which fell into the most serious categories of depravity, and that he had also stored videos depicting such content.
The incident at the Jane Street public toilet was a culmination of these troubling behaviors. Flanagan, who resides at The Oval in Whitehaven, admitted to a single count of voyeurism related to his attempt to photograph a man in a cubicle. Additionally, he pleaded guilty to 23 charges of downloading and possessing child pornography. Prosecutor Alan Lovett emphasized the gravity of the case, noting the disturbing nature of the images and videos involved.
In sentencing, the judge decided on a maximum three-year community order, which includes supervision and mandatory participation in a sexual offenders’ rehabilitation program. Furthermore, Flanagan was subject to a Sexual Offences Prevention Order (SOPO), which restricts his ability to have unsupervised contact with children without parental consent for a period of five years. The order also limits his access to the internet, aiming to prevent any further offenses.
Additionally, Flanagan is required to register as a sex offender for five years, ensuring ongoing monitoring of his activities. The court’s decision reflects the seriousness of his actions and the need to protect the community from potential harm. This case serves as a stark reminder of the importance of vigilance and the ongoing efforts of law enforcement to address and prevent sexual offenses in public spaces.
During the court proceedings at Carlisle Crown Court, it was revealed that Flanagan had a history of unhealthy sexual interests, which he had actively pursued for an extended period. It was also disclosed that he had downloaded numerous images of child pornography onto his home computer, further highlighting the severity of his offenses. The court heard that the material he possessed included more than 200 images, some of which fell into the most serious categories of depravity, and that he had also stored videos depicting such content.
The incident at the Jane Street public toilet was a culmination of these troubling behaviors. Flanagan, who resides at The Oval in Whitehaven, admitted to a single count of voyeurism related to his attempt to photograph a man in a cubicle. Additionally, he pleaded guilty to 23 charges of downloading and possessing child pornography. Prosecutor Alan Lovett emphasized the gravity of the case, noting the disturbing nature of the images and videos involved.
In sentencing, the judge decided on a maximum three-year community order, which includes supervision and mandatory participation in a sexual offenders’ rehabilitation program. Furthermore, Flanagan was subject to a Sexual Offences Prevention Order (SOPO), which restricts his ability to have unsupervised contact with children without parental consent for a period of five years. The order also limits his access to the internet, aiming to prevent any further offenses.
Additionally, Flanagan is required to register as a sex offender for five years, ensuring ongoing monitoring of his activities. The court’s decision reflects the seriousness of his actions and the need to protect the community from potential harm. This case serves as a stark reminder of the importance of vigilance and the ongoing efforts of law enforcement to address and prevent sexual offenses in public spaces.