RIKKI BEDFORD AND REPEATED OFFENCES IN SURREY

A man by the name of Rikki Bedford has faced a significant legal sentence after failing to adhere to court orders related to his previous criminal conduct. Bedford, aged 27, was convicted on March 4, 2020, at Kingston Crown Court of sexual assault. As part of his sentence, he received nine months of imprisonment, which he began serving shortly thereafter. Additionally, he was mandated to register as a sex offender for a period of ten years. Alongside these measures, he was issued a Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO) and a Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO), both intended to restrict his conduct and prevent further offending. These orders were meant to be followed concurrently, but unfortunately, Bedford repeatedly disregarded their stipulations.

Specifically, he failed to comply with the requirements of his SHPO on at least three separate occasions: in November 2020, May 2021, and November 2021. Each breach represented a concerning pattern of non-compliance, underscoring ongoing issues with his adherence to court-imposed restrictions and community safety measures.

Following his most recent release from prison on October 7, 2022, Bedford was subject to additional constraints. His release was granted after he had been held on remand for an unrelated matter, which ultimately resulted in a not guilty verdict. Under the terms of his early release, Bedford was legally obligated to register at a police station within three days. However, he failed to complete this registration requirement within the stipulated timeframe.

This failure prompted swift action from law enforcement. On October 14, 2022, Bedford was arrested by officers from the Metropolitan Police. During his detention, he engaged in further misconduct by assaulting one police officer and racially abusing another. Such actions exemplified his ongoing disregard for law enforcement and community standards.

PC Laura Pammer, who led the investigation into Bedford’s recent offences, expressed her concerns: “Rikki Bedford has repeatedly breached the requirements of his order and has continued to offend after being released from prison. The severity of these breaches has resulted in him being sent back to prison for another year. I hope that this case reassures our local communities that we ensure that any requirements placed on offenders are strictly adhered to.”

This case highlights the persistent challenges faced by authorities in managing offenders with a history of sexual crimes and ensuring they comply with legal restrictions designed to protect the public. Bedford’s repeated violations ultimately led to his re-imprisonment, emphasizing the importance of vigilant enforcement of such orders within Surrey and beyond.