LEE HORWOOD FROM SWANSEA BREACHES SEX OFFENDER RESTRICTIONS IN COURT

In April 2019, a serious legal matter unfolded involving Lee Horwood, a known sex offender from Swansea. The case was brought before Swansea Magistrates Court, where Horwood, aged 34 and residing on Martin Street in Morriston, faced charges related to his failure to adhere to the conditions of his sexual offences prevention order.

According to court records, Horwood had been subject to a sexual offences notification order, which is a legal requirement for certain offenders to comply with specific restrictions and reporting obligations. The court was informed that between October 2017 and January 2019, Horwood did not follow these legal obligations. Specifically, he was found to have resided at an address where children under the age of 18 were present, which was a direct violation of the conditions set by his order. Additionally, he failed to notify the police of a change of address, further breaching the terms of his supervision.

The court proceedings revealed that Horwood did not have a reasonable excuse for these breaches, which raised concerns about public safety and compliance with legal restrictions designed to protect the community. The magistrates took note of the violations and the potential risk posed by such non-compliance.

As of the court appearance, Horwood has been ordered to return to court at a later date for further proceedings. The case underscores the ongoing monitoring and enforcement efforts by authorities to ensure that convicted sex offenders adhere strictly to the conditions imposed upon them, especially in communities like Swansea where public safety remains a priority.