ANTHONY AINSLIE BUSTED IN BURSLEM AND STOKE-ON-TRENT: SEX OFFENDER REPEATEDLY BREACHES ORDERS

In a series of troubling incidents spanning several years, Anthony Ainslie, a known sex offender from Burslem and Stoke-on-Trent, has found himself back behind bars after multiple violations of court-imposed restrictions designed to prevent reoffending.

In October 2018, Ainslie, aged 30 and residing on Eturia Vale Road in Eturia, was convicted and subsequently sentenced for breaching a sexual offences prevention order (SOPO). The court heard that he had entered into a two-year relationship with a woman who had children, despite his known criminal history. Ainslie admitted to failing to inform social services about this relationship, which was a clear violation of the conditions set by his previous convictions.

Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court was informed that Ainslie had a long history of sexual offences. He had served a three-year prison sentence in 2009 for sexual assaults involving children. Further, in 2011, he was sent back to jail after breaching his prevention order by engaging in conversations with two young girls. It was only after three months into his latest relationship that Ainslie disclosed his prior convictions, raising concerns about his transparency and compliance.

Prosecutor Nicholas Tatlow recounted that on July 15th, a member of the public who recognized Ainslie observed him in a car with a woman and several children. This sighting was significant because it constituted a breach of his sexual offences prevention order. When police arrested Ainslie, they found multiple birthday and Father’s Day cards addressed to him from inside the home, further indicating his ongoing relationship with the children and his involvement in their lives.

During the court proceedings, Ainslie’s legal representative, Robb Glenn, argued that at no point did his client have unsupervised contact with the children. He suggested that Ainslie’s actions might have stemmed from naivety, asserting that the woman involved was fully aware of his criminal background. Glenn emphasized that Ainslie, who was 21 at the time of his initial sentencing, had matured since then but struggled to move past his past mistakes.

Judge David Fletcher addressed the court, stating that Ainslie was fully aware of the restrictions imposed by his order and chose not to disclose his background to the woman he was involved with. The judge highlighted that Ainslie had contact with the children and was a paternal figure in their lives, although there was no evidence to suggest any improper conduct towards the children. Nonetheless, the breach of the order was serious enough to warrant a custodial sentence.

Consequently, Ainslie was sentenced to 16 months in prison for breaching the prevention order and failing to comply with its terms. This sentence reflects the court’s view of the importance of adhering to restrictions meant to protect vulnerable individuals from potential harm.

Adding to his criminal record, Ainslie’s history includes a 2011 incident where he was caught talking to two 15-year-old girls near The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery in Hanley. At that time, he admitted to two charges: indecently assaulting a child and engaging in sexual activity with a child under 13, for which he had previously served time. He was found to be on the sex offenders’ register and subject to a Sexual Offenders Prevention Order (SOPO).

During that 2011 incident, police observed Ainslie speaking with the two girls, both aged 15, and noted that he had disclosed details about his past offences. He believed the girls were older, thinking they were 17 and 19, based on what friends had told him. Ainslie also admitted to having taken their phone numbers but claimed he had not contacted them. He was under the influence of vodka at the time.

Judge Simon Tonking sentenced Ainslie to three months in jail, to run concurrently with his existing sentence, emphasizing the importance of strict compliance with the terms of his SOPO. The judge warned Ainslie that he must avoid contact with minors, especially girls under 16, and stressed that any interaction with underage girls in public places was reckless and unacceptable given his criminal history.

Throughout these incidents, Ainslie’s repeated breaches highlight the ongoing challenges faced by the justice system in managing convicted sex offenders and ensuring public safety. His case underscores the importance of strict enforcement of prevention orders and the need for vigilant monitoring to prevent further harm.