KEITH HORNE FROM BRIDLINGTON BANNED FROM CHURCH AFTER CHILD SEX OFFENCES
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Bridlington Child Sexual Abuser
In a significant development stemming from his past criminal activities, Keith Horne, a man previously convicted of serious child sex offences, has been formally prohibited from attending church services in Bridlington. This measure follows his recent attempt to re-engage with the church community, despite his criminal history and ongoing restrictions.
Horne, who is 59 years old and resides on Wayside Road in Bridlington, was convicted in 2003 of multiple charges related to child sexual abuse. His crimes included grooming a 13-year-old boy, sexually assaulting him, and showing him indecent images while he served as a youth leader at Bridlington Priory Church. His actions led to a prison sentence of three and a half years. Additionally, Horne was found guilty of 40 offences involving the possession of indecent photographs, alongside his brother, Colin Michael Horne.
Following his initial incarceration, Horne served two years before being released. However, less than nine months after his release, he was returned to prison after police discovered him in possession of more indecent images. His subsequent sentencing included an additional four-year term. During his time in custody, Horne confided to prison officials that he continued to have disturbing fantasies involving young teenage boys, a revelation that raised concerns about his potential risk to the community.
Just weeks before his scheduled release on April 27 of the previous year, Horne disclosed these troubling thoughts to prison authorities. The very next day, police visited him and confirmed his continued confessions. It was during this interaction that Horne expressed his desire to return to the church once his license restrictions were lifted. Subsequently, he wrote a letter to Bridlington Priory Church requesting permission to re-enter the congregation.
In response to his actions and disclosures, authorities have taken steps to prevent Horne from re-engaging with the church community. A ban has been issued, explicitly forbidding him from attending any church services without prior approval from the church’s minister. When approached for comment, Reverend Adrian Cragg declined to speak about the matter. However, a neighbor of Horne, who wished to remain anonymous, expressed concern: “It’s very worrying that Keith Horne has tried to get back into a church and that he has said he still has these perverted thoughts. I’m glad the police are monitoring him and have taken action.”
Horne’s case is part of a broader framework of community safety measures. The police, specifically Humberside Police, emphasized that there are established procedures for managing offenders like Horne after their release. These include the use of multi-agency public protection arrangements (MAPPA), which involve the prison service, probation service, and police, all working together to assess and mitigate risks posed by such individuals.
Furthermore, a sexual offences prevention order has been imposed on Horne. This legal measure restricts him from working or living with children, having contact with anyone under 18, and possessing any computer equipment. He is also prohibited from residing with his brother, Colin Michael Horne, as part of efforts to reduce potential risks to vulnerable populations. These restrictions are designed to ensure that Horne remains under close supervision and that community safety is maintained, especially given his history and recent disclosures about ongoing fantasies involving minors.
Horne, who is 59 years old and resides on Wayside Road in Bridlington, was convicted in 2003 of multiple charges related to child sexual abuse. His crimes included grooming a 13-year-old boy, sexually assaulting him, and showing him indecent images while he served as a youth leader at Bridlington Priory Church. His actions led to a prison sentence of three and a half years. Additionally, Horne was found guilty of 40 offences involving the possession of indecent photographs, alongside his brother, Colin Michael Horne.
Following his initial incarceration, Horne served two years before being released. However, less than nine months after his release, he was returned to prison after police discovered him in possession of more indecent images. His subsequent sentencing included an additional four-year term. During his time in custody, Horne confided to prison officials that he continued to have disturbing fantasies involving young teenage boys, a revelation that raised concerns about his potential risk to the community.
Just weeks before his scheduled release on April 27 of the previous year, Horne disclosed these troubling thoughts to prison authorities. The very next day, police visited him and confirmed his continued confessions. It was during this interaction that Horne expressed his desire to return to the church once his license restrictions were lifted. Subsequently, he wrote a letter to Bridlington Priory Church requesting permission to re-enter the congregation.
In response to his actions and disclosures, authorities have taken steps to prevent Horne from re-engaging with the church community. A ban has been issued, explicitly forbidding him from attending any church services without prior approval from the church’s minister. When approached for comment, Reverend Adrian Cragg declined to speak about the matter. However, a neighbor of Horne, who wished to remain anonymous, expressed concern: “It’s very worrying that Keith Horne has tried to get back into a church and that he has said he still has these perverted thoughts. I’m glad the police are monitoring him and have taken action.”
Horne’s case is part of a broader framework of community safety measures. The police, specifically Humberside Police, emphasized that there are established procedures for managing offenders like Horne after their release. These include the use of multi-agency public protection arrangements (MAPPA), which involve the prison service, probation service, and police, all working together to assess and mitigate risks posed by such individuals.
Furthermore, a sexual offences prevention order has been imposed on Horne. This legal measure restricts him from working or living with children, having contact with anyone under 18, and possessing any computer equipment. He is also prohibited from residing with his brother, Colin Michael Horne, as part of efforts to reduce potential risks to vulnerable populations. These restrictions are designed to ensure that Horne remains under close supervision and that community safety is maintained, especially given his history and recent disclosures about ongoing fantasies involving minors.