PETER HEATON'S SHOCKING CHILD PREDATOR BAN IN MANCHESTER

In a landmark case that has sent shockwaves through the Manchester community, Peter Heaton, a 54-year-old man with a disturbing history of abusing young children, has been subjected to an unprecedented set of restrictions aimed at preventing any future harm. The court has ordered that Heaton, who is currently serving a six-year prison sentence at Manchester Crown Court after admitting to multiple sexual offenses involving minors, will be permanently prohibited from owning toys, children's books, or cuddly pets upon his release.

This extraordinary ruling marks what is believed to be the first time in the United Kingdom that such a comprehensive ban has been imposed on a sex offender. The court's decision also includes a strict prohibition on any form of communication with individuals under the age of 16, reflecting the severity of the case and the court's commitment to safeguarding vulnerable children.

Heaton, known locally as 'Fix It Pete' because of his reputation for helping neighbors with various problems, exploited his friendly relationship with children to groom victims as young as seven years old. The police and court officials have expressed concern that Heaton may have been involved in predatory behavior for over a decade, raising fears about the extent of his misconduct.

Detective Inspector John Lyons stated, "There is every possibility he has been interfering with children for more than a decade. If anyone else has concerns about his predatory behavior and wants to discuss it with the police, they can be assured we will treat everything they say with sensitivity and confidentiality."

Heaton's activities included luring children to his flat on Waincliffe Avenue in Chorlton-cum-Hardy, Manchester, with offers of mobile phones, rings, and watches. He would take them on bike rides and day trips, often inviting them to play with kittens and other animals he kept, which he used as part of his grooming tactics. Prosecutor Richard Vardon described Heaton's approach as deliberate, calculating, and manipulative, noting that he ran an open house for children but with malicious intent.

Allegations also include disturbing behaviors such as Heaton walking around his home naked and inviting children to massage him for payment. In one particularly alarming incident, a girl who visited his flat fought back and kicked him. Another victim, a boy taken on a day trip to Yorkshire, was forcibly made to perform a sex act. Court reports reveal that Heaton took the boy into a cave, blocked the entrance, and threatened him with the words, "If you tell anyone you won’t see your dad again."

Heaton pleaded guilty to eight counts of indecency involving three girls and one boy. His defense attorney, Patrick Buckley, stated that Heaton had participated in a sex offender remedial program while in custody, indicating some effort at rehabilitation.

The court's full, post-release order, issued by Judge Anthony Hammond, stipulates that Heaton must not approach, speak to, or communicate with any child under 16, either directly or indirectly. He is also barred from having any minors in his residence or traveling with children in his vehicle. Furthermore, Heaton is prohibited from engaging in any paid, voluntary, or recreational activities that could bring him into contact with minors under 16. He is also forbidden from possessing children's books, toys, or any similar child-oriented materials.

Additionally, Heaton must refrain from contacting or communicating with the victims or their families and is not allowed to own any animals that could potentially be used to groom children. Any breach of these conditions after his release would result in an immediate return to prison, underscoring the court's firm stance on preventing further offenses.