PORTLAND SEX OFFENDER MICHAEL LONGTHORN ADMITS TO BREACHING SEXUAL HARM PREVENTION ORDER IN WEYMOUTH
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In a recent court hearing held at Weymouth Magistrates’ Court, Michael Andrew Longthorn, a 52-year-old man residing on East Weare Road in Portland, faced serious allegations related to his breach of a sexual harm prevention order. The proceedings revealed troubling details about Longthorn’s conduct following his previous conviction for a sexual offense, which has caused significant distress to the victim’s family and raised concerns about public safety in the Portland area.
Longthorn appeared before the magistrates on Thursday, January 12, where he admitted to violating the strict conditions of his sexual harm prevention order. The court was informed that in November of the previous year, Longthorn had contacted a police support worker via messaging. During this communication, he disclosed that he had been in contact with a family that included a young child and claimed to have informed them of his criminal conviction. This revelation prompted police to visit the family’s residence to verify the situation.
Upon visiting the home, officers learned that Longthorn had been a friend of the family for several months. It was during this period that he chose to disclose his conviction, despite the restrictions placed upon him. The order, which was imposed on April 19, 2019, explicitly prohibits Longthorn from having contact with anyone under the age of 16 unless it is inadvertent or unavoidable, and only with prior permission from a parent who is aware of the order. The family, which included a four-year-old child, expressed their concerns to police, describing Longthorn’s visits as lingering in the doorway and lasting no more than five minutes. They emphasized that he had never been left alone with their child, but the mere presence and the circumstances caused them considerable alarm.
The mother of the child told police that she felt “physically sick” and betrayed when Longthorn disclosed his conviction, highlighting the emotional toll such revelations can have on victims and their families. Further breaches were also reported, including an incident where Longthorn was given a lift by the family to Poole, with their child in the back seat of the vehicle. Prosecutors indicated that the contact in question occurred between June 2021 and October 2022, but Longthorn pleaded guilty to the charges, acknowledging that the contact took place between June 2022 and October 2022.
During the hearing, Nicola Reece, representing the prosecution, sought to amend the charges to reflect the broader time frame. The court’s chair, Ian Humphreys, acknowledged the guilty plea but noted the complexity of sentencing, given the different periods involved. He explained that the case would be adjourned for a Newton hearing scheduled for April 17, where further evidence would be considered. This hearing is necessary because, although Longthorn admits guilt, additional information is required to determine the appropriate sentence, including statements from supporting officers and details about the nature and extent of his contact with the child.
Longthorn’s case underscores ongoing concerns about the effectiveness of restrictions placed on convicted sex offenders and the importance of vigilant monitoring to protect vulnerable members of the community in Portland and beyond.
Longthorn appeared before the magistrates on Thursday, January 12, where he admitted to violating the strict conditions of his sexual harm prevention order. The court was informed that in November of the previous year, Longthorn had contacted a police support worker via messaging. During this communication, he disclosed that he had been in contact with a family that included a young child and claimed to have informed them of his criminal conviction. This revelation prompted police to visit the family’s residence to verify the situation.
Upon visiting the home, officers learned that Longthorn had been a friend of the family for several months. It was during this period that he chose to disclose his conviction, despite the restrictions placed upon him. The order, which was imposed on April 19, 2019, explicitly prohibits Longthorn from having contact with anyone under the age of 16 unless it is inadvertent or unavoidable, and only with prior permission from a parent who is aware of the order. The family, which included a four-year-old child, expressed their concerns to police, describing Longthorn’s visits as lingering in the doorway and lasting no more than five minutes. They emphasized that he had never been left alone with their child, but the mere presence and the circumstances caused them considerable alarm.
The mother of the child told police that she felt “physically sick” and betrayed when Longthorn disclosed his conviction, highlighting the emotional toll such revelations can have on victims and their families. Further breaches were also reported, including an incident where Longthorn was given a lift by the family to Poole, with their child in the back seat of the vehicle. Prosecutors indicated that the contact in question occurred between June 2021 and October 2022, but Longthorn pleaded guilty to the charges, acknowledging that the contact took place between June 2022 and October 2022.
During the hearing, Nicola Reece, representing the prosecution, sought to amend the charges to reflect the broader time frame. The court’s chair, Ian Humphreys, acknowledged the guilty plea but noted the complexity of sentencing, given the different periods involved. He explained that the case would be adjourned for a Newton hearing scheduled for April 17, where further evidence would be considered. This hearing is necessary because, although Longthorn admits guilt, additional information is required to determine the appropriate sentence, including statements from supporting officers and details about the nature and extent of his contact with the child.
Longthorn’s case underscores ongoing concerns about the effectiveness of restrictions placed on convicted sex offenders and the importance of vigilant monitoring to protect vulnerable members of the community in Portland and beyond.