KASEY KNOWLES FROM BRIGHTON RETURNED TO PRISON AFTER BAIL HOSTEL ABSENCE

Kasey Knowles, a convicted sex offender from Brighton, has been re-incarcerated after violating the terms of his licence by failing to return from a bail hostel. The 22-year-old, who previously served time for grooming a teenage girl online, was located and detained in Brighton following his disappearance from the facility.

Knowles had been given a ten-month suspended sentence for his earlier offences, which included grooming a minor over the internet. His sentence was accompanied by strict supervision and registration obligations, designed to monitor his activities and prevent further offending. Despite these measures, he was found to have breached his licence conditions, prompting authorities to take immediate action.

His recent conduct has raised serious concerns among law enforcement officials. Following a series of new offences, including an assault, Knowles was remanded in custody and returned to prison. Authorities have emphasized that he continues to pose a significant risk to the public, especially given his history and recent behaviour. The case underscores ongoing concerns about managing offenders with a history of sexual crimes and the importance of strict supervision to prevent re-offending.