MILNROW SEX OFFENDER STEVEN THORPE THREATENS JUDGE ADRIAN LYON IN SHOCKING INCIDENT

In a disturbing development, Steven Thorpe, a convicted sex offender from Milnrow, has once again made headlines after threatening to kill a judge who previously sentenced him. The incident occurred in August 2009, when Thorpe sent a series of threatening text messages to law enforcement officers, targeting Judge Adrian Lyon. In these messages, Thorpe referred to the judge as a “scumbag” and a “monster,” expressing his intense anger and resentment towards the judicial decision.

He further warned that he would burn the judge’s body and send him “to hell,” explicitly stating his intention to commit suicide afterward so that “my name will be known everywhere.” These chilling messages prompted immediate concern among authorities, leading to Thorpe’s subsequent arrest and detention.

Following his apprehension, Thorpe appeared before magistrates at Rochdale, Lancashire, where he was charged and subsequently convicted of sending offensive, obscene, and menacing text messages. The court, however, decided to drop a more serious charge of making a threat to kill, possibly due to insufficient evidence or legal considerations. Despite this, Thorpe was sentenced to four months in prison for his actions.

During the sentencing hearing, Thorpe was asked if he understood the penalty imposed. His response was provocative; he shouted at the Justices of the Peace, “Yes thank you — it’s a pity I won’t be there for Christmas dinner though, isn’t it?” His remark underscored his defiance and lack of remorse.

It is important to note that Thorpe’s criminal history includes a significant conviction from 2002, when he was sentenced to 30 months in prison after being found guilty of indecently assaulting a 14-year-old boy. His past actions have cast a long shadow over his current behavior, and his recent threats have raised serious concerns about public safety and the potential for further violence.

David Finegold, representing Thorpe, argued that his client believed he had been wrongly convicted in the past. He stated, “It is very likely he will take this grievance to the grave. He feels wrong is being done to him,” highlighting Thorpe’s ongoing sense of injustice and his troubled state of mind. The case continues to draw attention to the dangers posed by individuals with a history of sexual offenses and the importance of monitoring their conduct to prevent further harm.