HARRY TRAYTE FROM HOLMFIRTH FACES MULTIPLE COURT APPEARANCES FOR FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH SEX OFFENDER REGISTRATION

In a series of troubling incidents, Harry Trayte, a known sex offender from Holmfirth, has found himself in court on three separate occasions within just one week. The repeated appearances stem from his failure to adhere to legal requirements related to his sex offender registration and his failure to inform police of his current homelessness status.

Trayte, aged 23, has a history of mental health issues, including schizophrenia, which have been cited as factors complicating his compliance with legal obligations. Last month, he was ordered to register as a sex offender for a period of five years after an incident at the Carphone Warehouse in Dewsbury, where he exposed himself to staff members. This order mandated that he regularly report to police and update his details, especially given his lack of a fixed address.

Despite these legal obligations, Trayte failed to attend his scheduled weekly registration appointment, prompting police to arrest him. His homelessness was a significant factor in this breach, as he was required to register weekly due to his unstable living situation. The authorities emphasized that his failure to do so was a violation of the court's orders.

His legal troubles began last Wednesday when he appeared before Kirklees Magistrates’ Court for breaching the peace. The court heard that Trayte had repeatedly run into the road while he was supposed to be meeting his probation officer, causing concern for public safety. The following day, he was back in court after causing a disturbance at Holmfirth Library, further demonstrating his ongoing difficulties in managing his behavior.

During his latest court appearance, it was revealed that Trayte had previously been ordered to sign the sex offenders’ register for five years after the indecent exposure incident. Magistrates instructed him to register his details with police within three days, but he failed to do so. Police reports indicated that his failure to comply was due, in part, to his homelessness and mental health challenges, which have made it difficult for him to navigate the system.

Jonathan Slawinski, representing Trayte, explained to the court that because his client has no fixed address, he is required to return weekly to report his status. Slawinski pointed out that the issue was not with the offense itself but with Trayte’s failure to return within the designated seven-day period. He added that Trayte has been staying around the Holmfirth area and has been slipping through the cracks of the system.

Magistrates decided to grant Trayte bail until the following Friday, when he is scheduled to appear at Huddersfield court to face another matter. The ongoing legal proceedings highlight the challenges faced by individuals with mental health issues and unstable housing situations in complying with court orders and legal obligations.