OLIVER WALSH FROM WINKLEBURY SENTENCED TO 20 MONTHS IN PRISON FOR SEXUAL OFFENSES INVOLVING MINORS IN WINCHESTER
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Winklebury Child Sexual Abuser
In a recent court hearing held at Winchester Crown Court, Oliver Alexander Joseph Walsh, aged 24 and residing on Woolford Way in Winklebury, was sentenced to a term of 20 months in prison after being found guilty of breaching a sexual harm prevention order. Walsh’s conviction stems from a series of serious violations related to his previous sexual offenses and his subsequent misconduct involving minors.
Walsh’s criminal history dates back to November 7, 2014, when he was initially sentenced to a community order along with a sexual harm prevention order. His earlier convictions included engaging in inappropriate sexual conversations with a person under the age of 16, grooming the minor, meeting with the underage individual, possessing indecent images, and possessing extreme pornography. These offenses marked him as a significant risk to minors and led to the imposition of strict legal restrictions aimed at preventing further harm.
Despite these measures, Walsh’s violations persisted. The latest breach occurred on August 23 of this year, when he contacted a 12-year-old girl through the social media platform Snapchat. The court was informed that the girl’s parents closely monitored her phone activity and became concerned when she started communicating with an account under the username ‘Walshy’. The parents’ vigilance proved crucial in uncovering Walsh’s misconduct.
Prosecutor James Culverwell detailed the nature of the interactions during the court proceedings. He explained that Walsh had falsely claimed to be 17 years old and had told the girl he had recently finished school. The victim reported that the ‘Walshy’ account had initiated contact unexpectedly and had sent her a selfie. Walsh then asked her to send selfies, including nude images and photographs of her breasts. The conversation later moved to WhatsApp, where Walsh instructed the girl to delete the chat history, indicating an attempt to conceal his actions.
Further, Walsh expressed a desire to “cuddle” and “watch a film” with the girl, which raised serious concerns about his intentions and the potential risk he posed to minors. The court heard that Walsh’s actions demonstrated a troubling level of immaturity and disregard for the legal restrictions placed upon him.
During the hearing, Walsh’s defense lawyer, Lisa Stewart, addressed the court via video link. She revealed that Walsh had undergone a psychological assessment and expressed remorse for his involvement in the inappropriate conversations. Ms. Stewart emphasized that Walsh’s behavior was indicative of immaturity and acknowledged the impact of his actions on the victim.
In her sentencing remarks, Recorder Andrew Barnett expressed concern over Walsh’s continued risk to minors. He stated, “There is a concern about the risk that you present, and you continue to overlook that. You have lost control of yourself, which is in part what has led to your decision to start up a conversation of this nature. You fled the terms of this order and I cannot overlook the fact that you had the intention of talking to a 12-year-old girl.”
Ultimately, Walsh was sentenced to serve 20 months behind bars for his violations, reflecting the seriousness of his actions and the ongoing threat he poses to the safety of minors in the Winklebury area and beyond.
Walsh’s criminal history dates back to November 7, 2014, when he was initially sentenced to a community order along with a sexual harm prevention order. His earlier convictions included engaging in inappropriate sexual conversations with a person under the age of 16, grooming the minor, meeting with the underage individual, possessing indecent images, and possessing extreme pornography. These offenses marked him as a significant risk to minors and led to the imposition of strict legal restrictions aimed at preventing further harm.
Despite these measures, Walsh’s violations persisted. The latest breach occurred on August 23 of this year, when he contacted a 12-year-old girl through the social media platform Snapchat. The court was informed that the girl’s parents closely monitored her phone activity and became concerned when she started communicating with an account under the username ‘Walshy’. The parents’ vigilance proved crucial in uncovering Walsh’s misconduct.
Prosecutor James Culverwell detailed the nature of the interactions during the court proceedings. He explained that Walsh had falsely claimed to be 17 years old and had told the girl he had recently finished school. The victim reported that the ‘Walshy’ account had initiated contact unexpectedly and had sent her a selfie. Walsh then asked her to send selfies, including nude images and photographs of her breasts. The conversation later moved to WhatsApp, where Walsh instructed the girl to delete the chat history, indicating an attempt to conceal his actions.
Further, Walsh expressed a desire to “cuddle” and “watch a film” with the girl, which raised serious concerns about his intentions and the potential risk he posed to minors. The court heard that Walsh’s actions demonstrated a troubling level of immaturity and disregard for the legal restrictions placed upon him.
During the hearing, Walsh’s defense lawyer, Lisa Stewart, addressed the court via video link. She revealed that Walsh had undergone a psychological assessment and expressed remorse for his involvement in the inappropriate conversations. Ms. Stewart emphasized that Walsh’s behavior was indicative of immaturity and acknowledged the impact of his actions on the victim.
In her sentencing remarks, Recorder Andrew Barnett expressed concern over Walsh’s continued risk to minors. He stated, “There is a concern about the risk that you present, and you continue to overlook that. You have lost control of yourself, which is in part what has led to your decision to start up a conversation of this nature. You fled the terms of this order and I cannot overlook the fact that you had the intention of talking to a 12-year-old girl.”
Ultimately, Walsh was sentenced to serve 20 months behind bars for his violations, reflecting the seriousness of his actions and the ongoing threat he poses to the safety of minors in the Winklebury area and beyond.