NEIL GUY FROM DONCASTER SENT BACK TO PRISON FOR FRAUDULENT IDENTITY AND ADDRESS VIOLATIONS
In March 2018, a convicted sex offender from Doncaster, Neil Guy, was once again sentenced to prison for serious breaches of his legal obligations following his previous conviction for sexual assault.The case was heard at Sheffield Crown Court, where it was revealed that Guy, now 38 years old, had deliberately violated the conditions imposed on him after his release from prison.
Neil Guy had been convicted in 2004 of raping and indecently assaulting a young girl, a crime that resulted in a 10-year prison sentence.
As part of his punishment, he was placed under notification requirements, which mandated that he must inform police of any change in his personal circumstances, including a change of address or name.
These legal obligations are designed to monitor and prevent reoffending by ensuring authorities are aware of the offender’s whereabouts and identity.
However, between June and September of the previous year, Guy breached these conditions on two separate occasions.
The court was told that he had failed to notify the police about a change of address when he moved to Hull to live with a new partner.
Despite denying that he had spent seven or more nights at the new address, police evidence, including cell site data, contradicted his claims.
The data showed that his mobile phone connected to a cell tower near his partner’s residence on 38 out of 53 days during that period, indicating he had indeed been staying there for an extended period.
Further, the court heard that Guy had attempted to conceal his identity by creating multiple online profiles.
Prosecutor Nicola Quinney explained that Guy had contacted a woman via Facebook, using a profile under the alias Sammy Williams, to discuss a car he was selling.
When he visited her address, documentation related to the vehicle was filed under his real name, Neil Guy.
When challenged about his identity, he claimed that he used two names due to issues with a previous partner.
Additionally, Guy had set up a profile on the dating website Plenty of Fish, again under the pseudonym Sammy Williams, further demonstrating his efforts to hide his true identity.
During the court proceedings, Guy admitted to the breach concerning his change of name, but he denied spending seven or more nights at the Hull address.
Nevertheless, the police’s cell site evidence proved otherwise.
The court also noted that Guy had previously been convicted of breaching the notification order, highlighting a pattern of non-compliance.
At the hearing, Judge Recorder Simon Eckersley sentenced Neil Guy to two years in prison for the breaches.
The decision underscores the seriousness with which the court views violations of offender management conditions, especially in cases involving individuals with a history of sexual offenses.
The ruling serves as a reminder of the importance of strict adherence to legal requirements designed to protect the public from known offenders.
