RYAN TAYLOR FROM LIVERPOOL CAUGHT BREACHING SEXUAL HARM PREVENTION ORDER AT HIS SISTER'S HOME
In July 2021, a disturbing incident unfolded involving Ryan Taylor, a man with a troubling past, who was found lurking around his sister's residence in Liverpool while a young child was present.The situation escalated when Taylor, who had previously been convicted of a sexual offence, engaged in inappropriate behavior by throwing popcorn at the child, raising serious concerns about her safety and well-being.
Ryan Taylor, originally from Kirkdale, had a prior conviction for sending explicit images to someone he believed was a 14-year-old boy.
His earlier offense involved online communication where he used the Grindr app, asking, "any young lads?" He was later identified as communicating with a paedophile hunter, which led to his sentencing in 2018.
At that time, Taylor received a five-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO) but was spared immediate imprisonment.
The order was designed to restrict his living arrangements and interactions with minors, specifically banning him from residing in the same household or remaining in a house with a child under 18 without social services' approval.
However, in June of this year, authorities received information suggesting that Taylor had violated the terms of his SHPO.
Police responded promptly to these reports and conducted an investigation.
During interviews, the child's mother expressed her belief that Taylor was not present during her daughter's visit to her sister's home.
Yet, when questioned, the young girl confirmed Taylor's presence and recalled an incident where he threw popcorn at her, which was witnessed by her.
In police interviews, Taylor attempted to downplay his presence, stating, "When she’s downstairs, I’m upstairs." He admitted to being at the house on four occasions while the girl was there but insisted that another adult was always present during these visits.
Prosecutor Andrew McInnes highlighted that Taylor claimed he did not intentionally breach the SHPO, asserting that he misunderstood the conditions and should have read the order more carefully.
Despite his claims, Taylor acknowledged that he had been at the residence while the child was there, which was a breach of the restrictions imposed on him.
During the court proceedings, Taylor, who was unrepresented, explained that on one occasion he was too intoxicated to leave and that it was too late to do so.
He also claimed that when the girl was present, he would go into his upstairs games room until she left, suggesting an attempt to avoid direct contact.
When asked if he had a copy of the SHPO, Taylor admitted he did but confessed he had never read it thoroughly, stating, "I was, I don’t know where it is at the moment.
I’ve never sat down and read it." He expressed remorse, saying, "I should have read that order, that was on me for not reading it," and claimed to now fully understand the restrictions.
Further questioning revealed that Taylor lied to police about his whereabouts during the incidents, explaining, "I didn’t want them to think I’m trying to do anything." He insisted he was trying to improve his life, mentioning that he now had stable accommodation and was employed full-time.
Despite these claims, he pleaded guilty to three counts of breaching his SHPO.
Judge Neil Flewitt, QC, addressed the court, emphasizing the seriousness of the breaches.
He stated, "There are three separate breaches and they are serious offences in their own right.
The purpose of that order is to protect people from risk of serious sexual harm posed by you as a result of your previous offending.
You allowed yourself to be in the same household as a young child," which he said exposed the girl to potential harm.
The judge warned Taylor that if he breaches the order again, he could face imprisonment.
As part of his sentence, Taylor was handed a two-year community order, which includes the completion of 30 days of Rehabilitation Activity Requirement and 120 hours of unpaid work.
He was also ordered to adhere to the terms of the Sexual Harm Prevention Order and to register as a sex offender for five years.
In a related case from November 2018, Taylor was involved in another disturbing incident where he believed he was communicating with a 14-year-old boy online.
He sent explicit images and requested photographs of the boy’s younger brother, a child of 11.
This interaction was part of a sting operation conducted by paedophile hunters, specifically the group Justice For The Innocent and The Innocence Keepers.
Taylor’s online profile included the message "any young lads," and he initiated contact on Grindr, quickly progressing to WhatsApp where he exchanged explicit messages and images.
He was confronted on December 30 after being tricked into revealing his address during a covert phone call.
The confrontation was filmed and streamed live on Facebook, where Taylor admitted to knowing the boy was too young and expressed a need for help.
Police found additional explicit conversations on his mobile phones, although these did not involve children under 16.
Taylor, who had no previous convictions, pleaded guilty to attempted sexual communication with a child, a relatively new offence introduced last year.
The judge acknowledged the difficulty in sentencing Taylor, given the absence of an actual child and his early guilty plea.
He recognized Taylor’s acknowledgment of his issues and the need for assistance.
Judge Aubrey sentenced Taylor to a three-year community order, including participation in a sex offender treatment program and 120 hours of unpaid work.
He also ordered Taylor to comply with the Sexual Harm Prevention Order and to register as a sex offender for five years, emphasizing the importance of ongoing monitoring and rehabilitation.
