KEITH HOLLOWAY'S REIGN OF TERROR IN WORCESTER: A PREDATOR'S HISTORY OF BREACHES AND OFFENSES
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Worcester Child Sexual Abuser
In January 2019, Keith Holloway, a man residing in Worcester, faced yet another court hearing concerning his persistent violations of court orders designed to protect children from his predatory behavior. Despite his long history of offending, Holloway was spared immediate imprisonment, a decision that has sparked outrage among victims and their families.
Holloway, now aged 66, has a notorious past that includes multiple serious offenses against minors. His criminal record reveals a pattern of disturbing conduct, beginning with a conviction in 2003 for indecent assault on a three-year-old girl. During that incident, Holloway approached the young girl in a supermarket, thrusting his pelvis into her while his genitals were exposed, an act that led to a 51-month prison sentence.
His criminal activities did not stop there. In 2007, Holloway was sentenced to nine months in prison, suspended for two years, after he used a mobile phone to photograph young women under their skirts. This breach of decency was part of a series of violations that included possession of devices with cameras, which he was ordered not to have under a sexual offences prevention order (SOPO) issued in 2007.
Further breaches occurred in 2016 and 2017, when police discovered Holloway had a tablet with a camera and a mobile phone with video and camera capabilities in his possession, despite restrictions. These violations resulted in fines and additional court orders, but Holloway continued to flout the restrictions. Notably, in 2018, police found him with a mobile phone in his hallway, leading to a suspended seven-month prison sentence.
His most recent breach in January 2019 involved befriending an eight-year-old girl, giving her treats, and inviting her to use his shower, all while violating the terms of his existing orders. The mother of this girl, who lives near Back Lane South, Barbourne, expressed her frustration and concern about Holloway’s continued presence in the neighborhood. She recounted how she had initially known Holloway vaguely but was unaware of his criminal past until their paths crossed in 2017.
She described how Holloway began to appear regularly during school mornings, seemingly timing his visits to see her daughter. He offered her daughter small gifts like ice pops and money, which she perceived as an attempt to buy her affection. The mother observed unsettling behavior, such as Holloway cupping her daughter’s hands while giving her money, staring at her intently, and making strange groaning sounds. Her daughter expressed discomfort and fear, calling Holloway “weird” and admitting he scared her.
The mother also detailed how Holloway had offered to let her family use his shower and had provided his home phone number, although she never contacted him. Her concern deepened after an article in the Worcester News highlighted Holloway’s activities, prompting her to contact the police, suspecting he was grooming her daughter. Holloway only changed his plea from not guilty to guilty at the last minute, upon seeing her in court.
Holloway’s criminal history is extensive. His first conviction dates back to 1984 for sending obscene material through the post. His pattern of offending escalated over the years, culminating in his 2003 conviction for indecent assault and his 2007 conviction for photographing women under their skirts. Despite these convictions and the numerous court orders, Holloway has repeatedly breached restrictions, often by possessing devices with cameras or attempting to contact minors.
In the latest court hearing, Judge Nicholas Cole acknowledged Holloway’s history of disobedience but deemed the most recent breach to be minor. Due to Holloway’s health issues, the judge decided against activating the suspended sentence and instead imposed a 12-month community order, along with a £1,000 fine and costs. The judge expressed concern that Holloway’s behavior indicates a high risk of reoffending, emphasizing the failure of the system to adequately protect victims from such persistent offenders.
Victims’ families remain deeply concerned about Holloway’s continued presence in Worcester. The mother of the eight-year-old girl stated her belief that Holloway is manipulative and dangerous, capable of reoffending at any opportunity. She criticized the justice system for seemingly protecting offenders rather than victims, asserting her refusal to move from her home to avoid him. Her words reflect a broader frustration with the perceived leniency and systemic failures that allow predators like Holloway to remain in communities, posing ongoing threats to children and families.
Holloway, now aged 66, has a notorious past that includes multiple serious offenses against minors. His criminal record reveals a pattern of disturbing conduct, beginning with a conviction in 2003 for indecent assault on a three-year-old girl. During that incident, Holloway approached the young girl in a supermarket, thrusting his pelvis into her while his genitals were exposed, an act that led to a 51-month prison sentence.
His criminal activities did not stop there. In 2007, Holloway was sentenced to nine months in prison, suspended for two years, after he used a mobile phone to photograph young women under their skirts. This breach of decency was part of a series of violations that included possession of devices with cameras, which he was ordered not to have under a sexual offences prevention order (SOPO) issued in 2007.
Further breaches occurred in 2016 and 2017, when police discovered Holloway had a tablet with a camera and a mobile phone with video and camera capabilities in his possession, despite restrictions. These violations resulted in fines and additional court orders, but Holloway continued to flout the restrictions. Notably, in 2018, police found him with a mobile phone in his hallway, leading to a suspended seven-month prison sentence.
His most recent breach in January 2019 involved befriending an eight-year-old girl, giving her treats, and inviting her to use his shower, all while violating the terms of his existing orders. The mother of this girl, who lives near Back Lane South, Barbourne, expressed her frustration and concern about Holloway’s continued presence in the neighborhood. She recounted how she had initially known Holloway vaguely but was unaware of his criminal past until their paths crossed in 2017.
She described how Holloway began to appear regularly during school mornings, seemingly timing his visits to see her daughter. He offered her daughter small gifts like ice pops and money, which she perceived as an attempt to buy her affection. The mother observed unsettling behavior, such as Holloway cupping her daughter’s hands while giving her money, staring at her intently, and making strange groaning sounds. Her daughter expressed discomfort and fear, calling Holloway “weird” and admitting he scared her.
The mother also detailed how Holloway had offered to let her family use his shower and had provided his home phone number, although she never contacted him. Her concern deepened after an article in the Worcester News highlighted Holloway’s activities, prompting her to contact the police, suspecting he was grooming her daughter. Holloway only changed his plea from not guilty to guilty at the last minute, upon seeing her in court.
Holloway’s criminal history is extensive. His first conviction dates back to 1984 for sending obscene material through the post. His pattern of offending escalated over the years, culminating in his 2003 conviction for indecent assault and his 2007 conviction for photographing women under their skirts. Despite these convictions and the numerous court orders, Holloway has repeatedly breached restrictions, often by possessing devices with cameras or attempting to contact minors.
In the latest court hearing, Judge Nicholas Cole acknowledged Holloway’s history of disobedience but deemed the most recent breach to be minor. Due to Holloway’s health issues, the judge decided against activating the suspended sentence and instead imposed a 12-month community order, along with a £1,000 fine and costs. The judge expressed concern that Holloway’s behavior indicates a high risk of reoffending, emphasizing the failure of the system to adequately protect victims from such persistent offenders.
Victims’ families remain deeply concerned about Holloway’s continued presence in Worcester. The mother of the eight-year-old girl stated her belief that Holloway is manipulative and dangerous, capable of reoffending at any opportunity. She criticized the justice system for seemingly protecting offenders rather than victims, asserting her refusal to move from her home to avoid him. Her words reflect a broader frustration with the perceived leniency and systemic failures that allow predators like Holloway to remain in communities, posing ongoing threats to children and families.