LEE DOMINY AND HIS SHOCKING BREACHES IN NORTHUMBERLAND
A man with a disturbing criminal history in Northumberland has been sentenced to prison after repeatedly violating a sexual harm prevention order, despite being visibly terrified of incarceration.Lee Dominy, aged 33, was placed on the sex offenders' register and subject to a comprehensive sexual harm prevention order (SHPO) following his 2019 conviction for possessing indecent images and extreme pornography.
In that case, he served a sentence of 21 months in prison.
Despite these restrictions, Dominy's pattern of non-compliance persisted over the years.
He first breached the SHPO in November 2021, which resulted in a caution from law enforcement, signaling a warning rather than a strict punishment.
However, he did not change his ways, and he subsequently breached the order again, this time receiving a community order as a consequence.
The violations did not cease, and in March of the following year, he committed a third breach.
The latest incident occurred during a routine police check of Dominy’s residence at Quayside Court in Blyth, located in Northumberland.
Authorities found that he had created or maintained electronic accounts that were not registered as required by his notification obligations, including an unregistered email address and an unregistered username associated with a mobile app.
These conduct violations prompted police to take further action.
Following the discovery, officers returned to Dominy’s address and requested additional devices.
He initially denied possessing anything further, but a subsequent search uncovered multiple USB sticks, a smart TV, and a tablet stored under his bed — items he claimed he had forgotten about.
During police interviews, Dominy fully admitted to owning these devices, which further complicated his legal case.
Prosecutor Michael Bunch explained during the court hearing that the offences only came to light due to the routine police visit.
He detailed that the mobile phone Dominy provided for inspection was registered, but the electronic activity linked to unregistered email accounts and unregistered app usernames indicated a knowing breach of his notification requirements.
His defense attorney, Richard Bloomfield, argued that Dominy’s lapse was a result of his not having been conscious of all the devices in his home, as he had just woken up when police arrived.
Bloomfield described Dominy’s mental health as fragile and expressed concern about his fear of the jail system, stating, “He is concerned about the prospect of imprisonment, he is petrified of custody...his mental health has not been good lately.” Furthermore, Bloomfield pointed out that Dominy’s current living situation was precarious, as a prison sentence would likely mean losing his accommodation.
He also highlighted that Dominy was burdened with significant debts, which could be exacerbated by imprisonment.
Justice Anthony Hawks presided over the case and sentenced Dominy to 16 months behind bars.
In his remarks, the judge acknowledged the gravity of Dominy’s repeated violations despite the previous orders and cautions.
He emphasized the severity of the situation by stating, “You have taken no notice of that order whatsoever.
The time has come when it has got to be brought home to you,” underlining the need for a firm legal response to protect potential victims and uphold the integrity of the law.
This case underscores the ongoing challenges authorities face in monitoring and enforcing restrictions on individuals with a history of sexual offences, especially in regions like Northumberland where community safety remains a priority.
