TERRENCE KELLY FROM ILFRACOMBE BANNED FROM CONTACTING SEX OFFENDERS AFTER RELEASE IN NORTH DEVON
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Ilfracombe Child Sexual Abuser
In a recent development in the ongoing efforts to monitor and control convicted sex offenders, Terrence Kelly, a resident of Ilfracombe in North Devon, is set to be released from prison after serving a two-year sentence. His release, however, comes with strict conditions aimed at preventing further offenses and safeguarding the community.
Kelly, aged 60, was incarcerated for breaching a Sexual Offenders Prevention Order (SOPO) that prohibited him from having contact with children. His upcoming release has prompted authorities to seek additional restrictions, specifically banning him from establishing or maintaining contact with two other known sex offenders, Michael White and Derek Hornett. These restrictions are part of a court-ordered amendment to his existing SOPO, which was finalized at Exeter Crown Court.
During the court proceedings, Judge Francis Gilbert, QC, approved the variation of Kelly’s SOPO to explicitly prohibit any communication or contact with White and Hornett. The application for this amendment was presented by the prosecution, represented by barrister Mr. James Taghdissian, and was unopposed by Kelly himself, who was not represented at the hearing. The judge also instructed Mr. Taghdissian to correct some grammatical errors in the original order to ensure clarity and enforceability.
The background of Kelly’s criminal history reveals a disturbing pattern of offending. In 2010, he was convicted and sentenced to a year in prison for sexually assaulting three boys aged 12 and 13 while living in Market Street, Ilfracombe. His criminal record also includes a four-year sentence in 2008 for engaging in sexual activities with a 15-year-old girl while residing at a hotel on Exeter Road, Exmouth.
At the time of his last offenses, Kelly was residing at a hostel in Teignmouth, South Devon. It was there that he and Michael White, aged 55 and from Torquay, managed to infiltrate a local family’s home under false pretenses. The family, unaware of the men’s criminal backgrounds, were horrified to discover that both Kelly and White were convicted paedophiles. The situation was further complicated by their association with Derek Hornett, a 53-year-old with a record of sexual offenses against elderly victims.
Both Kelly and White were sentenced in July 2013 to two years in prison for breaching their Sexual Offenders Prevention Orders. The court heard that White had fabricated a reason to remove a five-year-old boy’s trousers, while Kelly had spent a night as a guest in a family’s home, actions that caused significant distress to the family members involved.
Kelly’s history of offending is extensive and deeply troubling. In September 2010, he was sentenced to an additional year in prison for using his North Devon residence as a base for sexually abusing vulnerable boys. During that case, it was revealed that Kelly had befriended young boys, offering them gifts, money, and outings, and sometimes taking them swimming or to the pub. He would bribe them with cigarettes and money to perform chores, and some victims found his behavior odd, especially his offers of hugs or massages, which they did not initially recognize as inappropriate.
Police investigations uncovered these offenses after one victim’s mother contacted authorities, having been confided in tearfully by her son about Kelly’s abuse. On another occasion, a boy woke up to find Kelly attempting to touch him in bed, leading to Kelly being kicked away by the victim. The victims were described as particularly vulnerable, often suffering from bullying or behavioral issues, which Kelly exploited.
During sentencing, the court was informed that Kelly had been applying for jobs that would put him in contact with vulnerable young people, raising concerns about potential further risks. His defense attorney, Richard Crabb, argued that Kelly was remorseful and had lost his previous accommodation, now living in a bedsit. Crabb emphasized Kelly’s isolated and lonely existence, suggesting that his attempts at friendship were misguided rather than malicious, and that he did not pose a significant risk of harm.
Despite these arguments, Recorder Martin Meeke QC concluded that the offenses were too serious for community-based penalties and sentenced Kelly accordingly. The case drew comments from law enforcement officials, with Detective Inspector Dave Atkinson from Barnstaple Police expressing disappointment over the leniency of the sentence but acknowledging the importance of rehabilitation orders. He urged the public to come forward with any information about Kelly or other offenders, emphasizing the ongoing need for vigilance and community cooperation in safeguarding vulnerable individuals.
Kelly, aged 60, was incarcerated for breaching a Sexual Offenders Prevention Order (SOPO) that prohibited him from having contact with children. His upcoming release has prompted authorities to seek additional restrictions, specifically banning him from establishing or maintaining contact with two other known sex offenders, Michael White and Derek Hornett. These restrictions are part of a court-ordered amendment to his existing SOPO, which was finalized at Exeter Crown Court.
During the court proceedings, Judge Francis Gilbert, QC, approved the variation of Kelly’s SOPO to explicitly prohibit any communication or contact with White and Hornett. The application for this amendment was presented by the prosecution, represented by barrister Mr. James Taghdissian, and was unopposed by Kelly himself, who was not represented at the hearing. The judge also instructed Mr. Taghdissian to correct some grammatical errors in the original order to ensure clarity and enforceability.
The background of Kelly’s criminal history reveals a disturbing pattern of offending. In 2010, he was convicted and sentenced to a year in prison for sexually assaulting three boys aged 12 and 13 while living in Market Street, Ilfracombe. His criminal record also includes a four-year sentence in 2008 for engaging in sexual activities with a 15-year-old girl while residing at a hotel on Exeter Road, Exmouth.
At the time of his last offenses, Kelly was residing at a hostel in Teignmouth, South Devon. It was there that he and Michael White, aged 55 and from Torquay, managed to infiltrate a local family’s home under false pretenses. The family, unaware of the men’s criminal backgrounds, were horrified to discover that both Kelly and White were convicted paedophiles. The situation was further complicated by their association with Derek Hornett, a 53-year-old with a record of sexual offenses against elderly victims.
Both Kelly and White were sentenced in July 2013 to two years in prison for breaching their Sexual Offenders Prevention Orders. The court heard that White had fabricated a reason to remove a five-year-old boy’s trousers, while Kelly had spent a night as a guest in a family’s home, actions that caused significant distress to the family members involved.
Kelly’s history of offending is extensive and deeply troubling. In September 2010, he was sentenced to an additional year in prison for using his North Devon residence as a base for sexually abusing vulnerable boys. During that case, it was revealed that Kelly had befriended young boys, offering them gifts, money, and outings, and sometimes taking them swimming or to the pub. He would bribe them with cigarettes and money to perform chores, and some victims found his behavior odd, especially his offers of hugs or massages, which they did not initially recognize as inappropriate.
Police investigations uncovered these offenses after one victim’s mother contacted authorities, having been confided in tearfully by her son about Kelly’s abuse. On another occasion, a boy woke up to find Kelly attempting to touch him in bed, leading to Kelly being kicked away by the victim. The victims were described as particularly vulnerable, often suffering from bullying or behavioral issues, which Kelly exploited.
During sentencing, the court was informed that Kelly had been applying for jobs that would put him in contact with vulnerable young people, raising concerns about potential further risks. His defense attorney, Richard Crabb, argued that Kelly was remorseful and had lost his previous accommodation, now living in a bedsit. Crabb emphasized Kelly’s isolated and lonely existence, suggesting that his attempts at friendship were misguided rather than malicious, and that he did not pose a significant risk of harm.
Despite these arguments, Recorder Martin Meeke QC concluded that the offenses were too serious for community-based penalties and sentenced Kelly accordingly. The case drew comments from law enforcement officials, with Detective Inspector Dave Atkinson from Barnstaple Police expressing disappointment over the leniency of the sentence but acknowledging the importance of rehabilitation orders. He urged the public to come forward with any information about Kelly or other offenders, emphasizing the ongoing need for vigilance and community cooperation in safeguarding vulnerable individuals.