TROY COAKER FROM LISKEARD DETAINED FOR FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH SEX OFFENDER REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

In July 2010, a serious legal case unfolded involving Troy Coaker, a convicted sex offender from Liskeard, who was detained by magistrates for a period of 48 days due to repeated violations of the sex offenders' register. The case was heard at Bodmin court, where Coaker, aged 19, appeared in custody on July 9. The court had previously ordered him to register as a sex offender until 2012 following his conviction for a sexual assault involving a young child under the age of 16.

According to the prosecutor, Anita Kennett, Coaker failed to adhere to the registration requirements between June 30 and July 8, a period immediately following his release from a Young Offenders' Institution (YOI). Despite being under strict obligations, he did not notify police within the mandated three days that he had moved to a new address at Lanchard Place in Liskeard. This breach marked his fourth failure to comply with the registration rules, prompting the magistrates to take stern action.

During the hearing, David Harvey, representing Coaker, explained that his client had moved to the Liskeard area to be closer to family members. Harvey described Coaker’s situation as being caught in a “vicious circle,” where each time he was released from custody, he found himself with nowhere to go. Coaker reportedly sought a stable address to help him rebuild his life, but his repeated breaches indicated ongoing difficulties in complying with legal requirements.

The magistrates emphasized the gravity of the case, stating that they would not order a pre-sentence report due to the seriousness of the offence. They made it clear that custody was unavoidable in this situation. Coaker was ordered to return to a YOI until July 28 to serve the remaining part of his licence. Additionally, he was to serve a further 28 days for the breach of registration requirements, underscoring the court’s stance on the importance of compliance and public safety.