PAUL ROWLAND BANNED FROM PLYMOUTH AND DEVON'S PARKS AND ESTATES AFTER INDECENT EXPOSURE
In a significant move to curb his inappropriate conduct, Paul Rowland, a 46-year-old resident of King Street, Stonehouse, has been subjected to a comprehensive ban from over 20 parks, country estates, and popular tourist destinations across Devon and Cornwall.This action follows his conviction for a disturbing incident in Plymouth, where he was found guilty of intentionally exposing his genitals on July 6.
Local magistrates in Plymouth took decisive steps to prevent further incidents by issuing an order that prohibits Rowland from entering extensive areas of the countryside, including the renowned Dartmoor National Park and the central park area within Plymouth itself.
The restrictions also extend to several prestigious National Trust properties, such as Saltram and Antony estates, as well as Cotehele and sections of the South West Coast Path, which are frequented by both locals and visitors alike.
The court's intervention was prompted by Rowland’s admission of his actions in Plymouth, which led to the modification of his existing Sexual Harm Prevention Order.
The new restrictions now explicitly ban him from accessing 22 specific locations, primarily comprising scenic beauty spots, parks, wooded areas, and tourist attractions.
These locations have been carefully mapped out and provided to Rowland, making it a criminal offense for him to breach these restrictions.
The court emphasized the seriousness of the order by making it indefinite, meaning he is permanently barred from these areas unless further legal action is taken.
In addition to the geographical restrictions, Rowland was sentenced to an 18-month community order.
This includes 140 hours of unpaid work, a period of probation supervision, and electronic monitoring for six months.
The electronic tagging is intended to serve as a deterrent, ensuring that authorities can track his movements and prevent any potential reoffending by placing him at the scene of any future incidents.
Furthermore, Rowland is required to pay a victim surcharge of £90 and costs amounting to £40.
He is also mandated to register as a sex offender for a period of five years, in accordance with legal requirements for individuals convicted of sexual misconduct.
These measures reflect the court’s firm stance on protecting public spaces and ensuring that individuals who pose a risk to community safety are effectively monitored and restricted from accessing sensitive areas.
The case underscores the ongoing efforts by law enforcement and judicial authorities in Plymouth and the wider Devon region to address and prevent sexual offenses and related misconduct in public settings.
