STEVE SCRIVENER FROM ACOMB AND STRENSALL ESCAPES JAIL IN YORK CRIME CASE

In a recent court hearing held at York Crown Court, Steven Kevin Scrivener, aged 25, faced serious allegations related to his ongoing issues with sexual offenses and breaches of legal obligations. Scrivener, who resides on Tudor Road in Acomb, York, has a troubling criminal history that includes serving a 30-month prison sentence for the rape and indecent assault of two schoolgirls in Strensall. His past also involves a conviction for failing to notify police of a change of address shortly after his release from prison in 2001, highlighting a pattern of non-compliance with legal requirements.

During the proceedings, Scrivener was accused of failing to inform authorities that he had left his parents' home on April 6. Additionally, he was charged with neglecting to participate in a court-mandated sex offenders' rehabilitation program, which was part of his probation conditions following his attack in Market Weighton. The court also found him guilty of deception, specifically for illegally using his father’s bank account to purchase two mobile phones valued at approximately £300.

Prosecutor David Garner detailed that Scrivener’s actions demonstrated a continued reluctance to adhere to legal and rehabilitative obligations. His failure to comply with the sex offenders’ register notification requirements and his avoidance of the rehabilitation program were highlighted as significant concerns. Scrivener’s barrister, Geraldine Kelly, explained that her client had been overwhelmed by the situation, resorting to alcohol and denial when faced with the prospect of moving out of his parents’ home. She noted that he bought and sold the phones to raise cash, which was part of his attempt to cope with his circumstances.

Scrivener’s legal troubles are compounded by his ongoing status on the sex offenders’ register for life, due to the attacks in Strensall. Despite these issues, he has recently shown some signs of progress, including attending probation appointments and securing a stable address and employment. However, the court was told that he had previously resisted probation because he feared they would discover his failure to inform police of his whereabouts.

At the hearing, Recorder Gary Burrell QC acknowledged Scrivener’s emotional state, noting that he cried in the dock at the thought of returning to prison. Scrivener admitted to having consumed alcohol earlier that day to calm his nerves. The judge ultimately sentenced him to 12 months in prison, suspended for 18 months, on the condition that he completes the sex offenders’ rehabilitation program. The judge expressed concern over Scrivener’s apparent unwillingness to engage fully with his rehabilitation and his failure to meet notification requirements, emphasizing the importance of compliance for public safety.