MARK COLES BREAKS BARNSEY EXCLUSION ZONE JUST DAYS AFTER RELEASE FROM DONCASTER PRISON

In a troubling development, Mark George Coles, a 32-year-old convicted sex offender from Barnsley, has once again violated the strict conditions imposed upon him shortly after his release from prison. Coles, who was previously residing on Queens Road in Barnsley, is now staying in a probation-approved hostel following his recent incarceration at Marsh Gate Prison in Doncaster.

Coles’s release came just last week, after serving a 13-month sentence for a serious offence of indecent exposure with intent involving a minor under the age of 16. The incident that led to his conviction occurred on a path behind Barnsley Football Club, which leads into Dearne Valley Parkway, on the bank holiday Monday of August 2011. This act of indecency was committed against a young male victim, and it resulted in Coles being sentenced in April of the same year.

As part of his sentence, Coles was required to register as a sex offender and was subject to a series of strict conditions designed to protect the community. These included an exclusion zone within Barnsley, which barred him from entering certain areas, a no-contact order with the young male victim, and a requirement to remain on licence until May 2013. Despite these measures, Coles was found to have breached his restrictions shortly after his release.

Specifically, Coles was caught inside the designated exclusion zone in Barnsley, an act that directly contravenes the conditions set by the authorities. This breach occurred just days after he was released from custody, raising concerns about his compliance and the effectiveness of the supervision measures in place.

It is important to note that Coles’s criminal history predates the recent offence. He was previously registered as a sex offender following his conviction for possessing indecent images of young boys and images depicting bestiality on his mobile phone. These prior convictions underscore the seriousness of his offences and the ongoing risks associated with his presence in the community.

Authorities are now likely to review his case and consider further actions to ensure public safety, given his recent breach of the exclusion zone and his history of sexual offences.