OLIVER FITZROY'S SHOCKING CRIMES IN OXFORD: SEX OFFENDER'S REPEATED BREACHES AND SHOP INCIDENT
In December 2021, a disturbing incident involving Oliver Fitzroy, a known sex offender, took place at Blackwell’s, a prominent bookshop located in Oxford’s Broad Street.The store issued a statement emphasizing its readiness to take decisive action against Fitzroy following his inappropriate approach to a 15-year-old boy within its premises.
Fitzroy, who is 68 years old, had previously been subjected to a sexual harm prevention order that explicitly prohibited him from engaging in any form of communication with children.
Despite this, in April of that year, he approached a young autistic boy in Blackwell’s music shop and asked him if he liked music.
This act was part of a long history of offending that dates back to the mid-1970s, including convictions for attempted buggery and other serious sexual offences.
During his court appearance at Oxford Crown Court, Fitzroy was sentenced to two years in prison.
Interestingly, during the hearing, he expressed concern about whether he would be barred from Blackwell’s, interrupting the proceedings to ask the judge, “I just want to know if I’m barred from Blackwell’s.” The judge, Recorder John Hardy QC, responded, “There is no bar from anywhere.
There is a bar on the conduct you keep exhibiting.” However, the management of Blackwell’s clarified that there might now be restrictions on Fitzroy’s access to their stores, stating, “There is no bar from anywhere.
There is a bar on the conduct you keep exhibiting.” As of the latest reports, Blackwell’s had not confirmed whether Fitzroy was officially banned from their shops, leaving the question open.
Fitzroy’s criminal record is extensive, with multiple breaches of his sexual harm prevention order over the years.
His history includes convictions for inciting a child to engage in sexual activity and attempted buggery, with his offenses spanning several decades.
His repeated violations highlight a pattern of persistent offending despite legal restrictions and interventions.
In May 2018, Fitzroy was given a six-month deadline by the court to demonstrate his ability to reform, or face potential imprisonment.
Previously, he had been convicted of numerous offences dating back to 1974, and his violations of the court order included engaging in conversations with boys under 16 on three separate occasions.
Prosecutor Henry James detailed that Fitzroy had invited a boy to his home under the pretext of collecting language books after befriending the child’s mother.
Fitzroy’s defense team requested an adjournment to allow him more time to complete a rehabilitation course aimed at addressing his offending behavior.
Judge Nigel Daly agreed, granting a six-month period for Fitzroy to complete the Horizon program and demonstrate compliance with court orders.
The judge emphasized the seriousness of breaching court orders, stating, “Breaching orders of the court is very serious.
When you breach orders the court does not like it and you will be sent to prison.” Fitzroy’s ongoing legal issues underscore a troubling pattern of behavior, with multiple breaches of court orders and continued contact with minors despite legal prohibitions.
His case remains under close scrutiny as he is scheduled to appear again at Oxford Crown Court on November 2 for sentencing, with further consequences likely if he fails to adhere to court directives.
