MICHAEL WYATT AND SHOCKING SEXUAL HARM BREACHES IN DURHAM
Michael Wyatt, a man with a troubling history of sexual offences, has once again found himself in court facing serious allegations related to breaches of his Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO).The incident took place in Teesside Crown Court, where Wyatt appeared on Thursday to answer for his latest violation of the court’s strict conditions.
Wyatt, a 37-year-old resident of Darlington, is known to have been placed on the Sex Offenders Register following his previous conviction for possessing indecent images of children.
Despite this, he has repeatedly failed to adhere to the requirements set forth by the authorities, demonstrating a pattern of non-compliance that has raised significant concern among legal officials.
The court was informed that Wyatt’s most recent breach involved him having contact with children, an act explicitly prohibited by his SHPO.
As a consequence, the judge sentenced him to serve a 32-month prison term.
The court documents revealed that Wyatt had entered into a relationship with a woman without disclosing his criminal background.
This omission led to him being invited to family gatherings where children were present, exposing vulnerable minors to a man with a known history of sexual offences.
The woman involved in the relationship was visibly distressed upon discovering Wyatt’s past.
She expressed her feelings in a victim impact statement, stating: "This has really shattered my confidence and affected my anxiety.
What right did he have to do this?
I feel so sick and upset and dare I say abused.
I thought I was a good judge of character but this completely derailed me." The judge, Jonathan Carroll, addressed the court with a stern tone, emphasizing the gravity of Wyatt’s repeated violations.
He noted that this was Wyatt’s third breach of court orders and remarked, "In my judgement, you knew at all times that you were under an obligation to comply with your Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO) and not to behave in this way.
These offences are significantly aggravated by your previous convictions.
The levels of distress you caused are profound, and you're here for your third breach." In his mitigation, Wyatt admitted to two offences of breaching the SHPO.
The court was also told that Wyatt has a strong work ethic and has been employed offshore for many years.
It was further stated that upon release from prison, Wyatt intends to return to his employer and resume his work.
Wyatt, who resides on Brook Terrace, was ultimately sentenced to 32 months in prison and was ordered to pay a victim surcharge as part of his punishment.
The case highlights ongoing concerns about the management and monitoring of individuals with a history of sexual offences, especially when they breach court orders and put vulnerable children at risk.
